Airfix Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat 1/24 Model Kit

Take on an impressive large-scale aircraft project with the Airfix Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/24 scale. With 572 components and a completed wingspan of 543mm, this substantial kit provides an involved build of one of the best-known American carrier-based fighters of the Second World War.

Rated at skill level 4, the F6F-5 Hellcat is aimed at seasoned modellers looking for a detailed and rewarding aircraft project. Three paint schemes are included, covering both the Hellcat’s wartime story and its post-war career, giving you a varied choice when deciding how to finish the completed model.

Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat

The Grumman F6F Hellcat entered service in 1943 and became a dominant fighter in the Pacific Theatre. Its combat record included a 19:1 kill ratio, while Hellcat pilots accounted for nearly 75% of US Navy aerial victories during the conflict. The aircraft helped 305 pilots achieve ace status, establishing the Hellcat as one of the most successful carrier-based fighters of the war.

The F6F-5 represented the culmination of continuing development and operational experience, combining performance, resilience and straightforward maintenance. It served with US Navy and Marine Corps pilots and continued flying after the Second World War with smaller air forces.

Three Paint Schemes

The kit includes three genuine paint schemes representing different stages in the F6F-5’s history. These include a fascinating Second World War example captured and tested by Japanese forces, alongside post-war markings including A-405 of the Uruguayan Naval Air Force.

• 1/24 scale Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat
• 572 components
• 543mm completed wingspan
• Three paint schemes
• Skill level 4

A Large-Scale Hellcat Project

The combination of its 1/24 scale, 572-part construction and varied marking options makes this an appealing centrepiece project for modellers interested in Pacific War aviation and the post-war career of the Hellcat.

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The Airfix Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat A19004A delivers a substantial 1/24 aircraft build with impressive dimensions, three distinctive finishing options and a subject with an outstanding wartime record.