F-82 E/H Twin Mustang 1/48 Modelsvit 4820

F-82 E/H Twin Mustang - 1/48 scale model kit of an American two-seat long-range fighter Modelsvit 4820

North American F-82 Twin Mustang was originally intended to escort B-29 strategic bombers during raids on Japan. During these long-distance raids, fighter pilots were subjected to heavy workload, so the new fighter had to be a two-seater.

North American began designing this aircraft under the designation NA-120 at the end of 1943. An unusual design decision was made: the aircraft consisted of two elongated fuselages of P-51H fighters, connected by a wing and a tail stabilizer.

F-82 Twin Mustang variants

In June 1948, the P-82 received the new designation F-82 in connection with the replacement of the US Air Force's P - Pursuit class with the Fighter class. (F - Fighter).

• F-82E - escort fighter. 96 aircraft were converted, the first of which entered service in May 1948.
• F-82H - night fighters P-82F and P-82G, converted for use in winter climatic conditions (in Alaska) - 14 aircraft.

Features of the F-82 E/H Twin Mustang Modelsvit 4820

• Wingspan - 325 mm
• Length - 269 mm
• Number of parts - 256 pcs
• Decals for 4 options
• Masks for lanterns
• Photo-etched parts

Production: Modelsvit (Ukraine).