ERA-3B Skywarrior Strategic Bomber 1/48 Trumpeter

The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was a strategic nuclear bomber developed for the US Navy. The aircraft had a largely conventional semi-monocoque fuselage with two J57 turbojet engines in underwing nacelles. The A-3’s wings can be folded for storage below deck. It sports a radar-controlled tail turret and a crew of three. The A-3 Skywarrior project started in 1947.The prototype XA3D-1 first flew in October 1952 and then entered service with the Navy Heavy Attack Squadron One in 1956. Production ended in 1961. In total Douglas built 282 Skywarriors.

Please see the paint guide below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/48
Parts: 390+
Length: 20”
Wingspan: 18.2”
– Painting and assembly required
– Clear parts for canopy
– Photo-etched parts for seat belts and harnesses
– Detailed fuselage, gear cabin and cockpit
– 16 sprues, fuselage and tires
– Wings can be folded
– Decals
– Illustrated instructions

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Paint Guides:

A. US Navy, VAQ-33 ‘Firebirds’, ERA-3B, 104/GD (BuNo. 146447)
White Insignia
Red
Flat Black
Silver
Metal Black
Tire Black
Burnt Iron
Light Gull Grey
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