Tamiya 61055 - 1/48 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray WWII  [61055]

Concerning the Douglas F4D-1 Skyray

Towards the finish of World War II, numerous information regarding advanced aeronautical technology had been captured in Germany by the U.S. Forces. One of these was an analysis regarding the studies carried out by Dr. Alexander Lippisch on deltawinged aircraft. Based upon the data, the Douglas firm developed the F4D Skyray, the actual only real functional interceptor with delta wings in U.S. Navy.
Beginning the design in 1947, Douglas ended up being granted an agreement the construction and evaluating of two prototypes in December 1948. The first prototype took off on its maiden flight in January 1951. The 2nd prototype flew fleetingly thereafter, and airframe set two "" new world "" records, absolute speed record of 1,211km/h and 100km shut program record of 1,171km/h, in October 1953. Having many improvements and refinements, 1st manufacturing F4D-1 made its maiden trip in June 1954 and joined squadron service in April 1956. The distinctive 50 degree sweptback wings with circular guidelines had been built with industry leading slats and trailing advantage elevons. A set of trimmers were set up regarding inboard trailing edges of wings. The external portions associated with the wings could be folded upwards by oil force for carrier stowage.

Even though the Skyray never ever saw any combat, it proved its high capability as an interceptor with many world documents and scramble actions in Taiwan in a reaction to crises in belated 1950's.