The Douglas A-3“Skywarrior”was a strategic nuclear bomber developed for the US Navy. The aircraft had a largely conventional semi-monocoque fuselage, with two J57 turbojet engines in underwing nacelles, A-3's wings can be folded for storage below deck, radar-controlled tail turret and a crew of three. The A-3 Skywarrior project started in 1947,The prototype XA3D-1 first flew on 28 October 1952, entered service with the Navy Heavy Attack Squadron One in 1956.Production ended in 1961. Douglas total built 282 Skywarriors. Item No 02869 Item Name KA-3B Skywarrior Bar Code 9580208028699 Scale 1:48 Item Type Static Kit Model Brief Length: 492.4mm Wingspan:460.5 mm Total Parts 400+ Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts 3 pcs Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 20 sprues and tires Released Date 2013-11 More Features " - Detailed fuselage w/accurate design - Canopy made from clear parts - Wing can be folded - Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin, - crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses."