Tamiya 60741 - 1/72 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray  [60741]

Concerning the Douglas F4D Skyray

The Douglas F4D Skyray (later on redesignated F-6 Skyray) ended up being an United states carrier-based supersonic fighter/interceptor built by the Douglas Aircraft Company. Although it absolutely was in service for a comparatively limited time rather than entered combat, it was notable to be 1st carrier-launched aircraft to put on the world's absolute rate record, at 752.943 mph,[1] and was 1st usa Navy and United States Marine Corps fighter that could surpass Mach 1 in level trip. It absolutely was the past fighter produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company before it merged with McDonnell Aircraft and became McDonnell Douglas. The F5D Skylancer had been a sophisticated growth of the F4D Skyray that did not get into service.