Hobbyboss 1:48 - TBM-3 Avenger Torpedo Bomber

During February of 1943 the Navy requested to investigate ways to increase the power of the Avenger and in response undertook a design study of an improved Avenger with a 2000 hp R-2800 engine and a 250CE turret. The high demand for the engine for other higher priority aircraft prevented the design study from progressing but the need for additional engine power for the Avenger was now recognised. The TBM-3 retained the gun armed wing of the TBF-1C with Mk 5 zero-length rocket launchers standardised in place of the earlier Mk 4 rocket rails. TheRead More...cockpit instruments were re-arranged and to improve the pilots night vision the instrument panel lighting was changed from direct ultra violet lighting to indirect red lighting.Model Information:This kit consists of 213 parts.Dimensions: Length: 256.4 mm Wingspan: 350.6 mmOther Accessories: EDBIG4935Read Less