Academy
Academy 1/72 F6F-3/5 Hellcat
1/72BeginnerWWII
About the F6F Hellcat
The Grumman F6F Hellcat was the United States Navy's dominant carrier-based fighter of the Pacific War, credited with 5,223 aerial victories — more than any other Allied naval aircraft. Designed as the successor to the F4F Wildcat after careful study of a captured A6M2 Zero, the Hellcat achieved a remarkable 19:1 kill ratio against Japanese aircraft. From the Marianas Turkey Shoot onward, the Hellcat established absolute air superiority for the U.S. Navy and produced 305 aces during its combat career.
Learn more about the F6F Hellcat →Kit Details
- Manufacturer
- Academy
- Kit Number
- 12481
- Scale
- 1/72
- Parts Count
- 60
- Release Year
- 2013
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Nation
- USA
Specifications
- crew
- 1
- height m
- 3.99
- length m
- 10.24
- wingspan m
- 13.06
- max speed kmh
- 621
- wing area sqm
- 31.03
Additional Information and Details
No additional information available.
Paint This Kit
Need help choosing the right paints for this build? Our painting guide covers paint types, brands, and application techniques for scale models.