Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat (1/48) 61034
The Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat was a mainstay of the U.S. Navy’s carrier fighter force during the early years of World War II. Entering service in 1942, it featured folding wings for carrier storage, three 12.7mm machine guns in each wing, and a more powerful 1,200hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830-86 Twin Wasp engine, achieving speeds up to 512km/h. Known for its rugged construction, the Wildcat could withstand significant battle damage and still return to base.
- 1/48 scale precision-moulded plastic model kit
- Highly detailed cockpit, landing gear, and fuselage
- Option to build with wings folded or extended
- Accurate representation of armament and engine detail
- Markings for multiple U.S. Navy aircraft included
Although outperformed in some areas by the Japanese A6M Zero, skilled Wildcat pilots exploited the aircraft’s strengths against the Zero’s vulnerabilities, particularly its fragility and lack of armour. The F4F-4 became a symbol of U.S. naval resilience, contributing significantly to Allied success in the Pacific theatre through superior tactics and rugged dependability.
