Since the Air Force of each country started pay their attention on the night bombing, the bombing became more effective than ever. To fight against the night bombing, a series of night fighter were put into use. The American start their night fighter program on 1940.The Army use the P-70 Havoc and Beaufighter to fight with the Japanese until the first 45 P-61 Black Widow were in active service on October,1943.
With the born of the more powerful Airborne Intercept radar, the SCR-720C,the P-61s of the Army began their upgrade to install this latest radar. The new type Black Widow with the SCR-720C were designated as P-61B.The type B length the nose section and reintroduced the dorsal turret on the late production.
| Item No |
87262 |
| Item Name |
US P-61B Black Widow |
| Bar Code |
6939319272621 |
| Scale |
1:72 |
| Item Type |
Plastic Model Aircraft Kit |
| Model Dimension |
Length: 210mm Wingspan: 279mm |
| Total Plastic Parts |
90+ |
| Total Sprues |
9 sprues |
| Chromeplate Parts |
n/a |
| Resin Parts |
n/a |
| Metal Parts |
n/a |
| Photo Etched Parts |
1 piece |
| Film Accessory |
n/a |
| Released Date |
2017-12 |
| More Features |
The kit consists of over 90 parts , includes 2 clear parts |