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

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.