Kitty Hawk | KH80135 XF5U-1 "Flying Flapjack" 1:48 Model Kit

Name: Kitty Hawk | KH80135 XF5U-1 "Flying Flapjack" 1:48 Model Kit
Brand: Kitty Hawk
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1:48

The Kitty Hawk KH80135 1:48 scale plastic model kit brings to life one of aviation's most radical designs – the Vought XF5U-1 "Flying Flapjack", an experimental fighter that pushed the boundaries of aerodynamics in the 1940s. This comprehensive kit captures all the bizarre brilliance of Chance Vought's circular-winged naval fighter prototype in stunning detail.

Radical Prototype Design

Accurate recreation of the full-scale 1947 prototype
Distinctive all-metal "pancake" airframe
Twin Pratt & Whitney R-2000 radial engines
Unique contra-rotating propellers

Engineering Marvel Details

Detailed cockpit with:
- Authentic 1940s instrumentation
- Early ejection seat
- Positionable canopy
Complex landing gear system:
- Folding mechanism for carrier operations
- Detailed wheel wells

Premium Build Experience

Photo-etched parts for:
- Engine grilles
- Landing gear details
- Surface actuators
Optional display configurations:
- Ground handling position
- Flight-ready mode

Historical Markings

Prototype "026" markings
Detailed Vought manufacturer stencils
Authentic Navy test squadron insignia

Developed from Charles Zimmerman's revolutionary V-173 test aircraft, the XF5U-1 promised unmatched STOL performance for carrier operations. Though cancelled as jet aviation emerged, it remains one of history's most visually striking experimental aircraft.