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 02868 Item Name A-3D-2 Skywarrior Strategic Bomber Bar Code 9580208028682 Scale 1:48 Item Type Static Kit Model Brief Length: 492.4mm Wingspan:460.5 mm Total Parts 370+ Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts 1 piece Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 15 sprues, fuselage and tires Paint Schemes US Navy Released Date 2013-04 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."