Mighty Lancer Games
Airfix
Airfix F-80C Shooting Star Vintage Classics 1:72 Kit
The development of the Shooting Star leant heavily on early jet technology supplied by the British, as the Americans were lagging behind both Britain and Germany regarding jet propulsion and the discovery of the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt Me 262 highlighted the need for their own viable jet fighter. Initially developed around the British Halford H.1 engine taken from the de Havilland Vampire prototype, the project advanced under the strictest secrecy, with a team from 'Skunk Works' producing an airframe in an impressive 143 days. The Shooting Star showed great promise during testing, attaining a speed of 500mph in level flight, the first turbojet powered USAAF aircraft to do so.
| Specifications | |
| Item Height Without Box | 47.9mm |
| Item Length Without Box | 146mm |
| Item Width Without Box | 164mm |
| Components | 52 |
| Finish | Plastic |
| No. Scheme Options | 1 |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Flying Hours | 1 |
| Scale | 1:72 |
| Wingspan | 164mm |
For use under adult supervision, model kits are designed for children aged 10 years and upwards. Plastic Model kit that requires assembly and painting. This is not a toy.
