Mastercraft Collection T-28 Trojan Navy Model Scale:1/40

Style:Navy Model Product Description After producing legendary aircraft with the likes of the B-25 Mitchell and the P-51 Mustang, the North American Aviation took on another large enterprise by producing the T-28 Trojan. Built as a basic trainer, the T-28 undertook carrier operations with the US Navy. This 800-horsepower piston engine aircraft flies with a top speed of a 285 mph. Later versions were equipped with a 1,425-horsepower Wright R-1820 engine, allowing the plane to reach up to 345 mph in speed. Thanks to its powerful engine, the Trojan made an ideal counter-insurgency aircraft during the Vietnam War. It was also an efficient close-air support aircraft against adversary ground forces. Before retiring in 1944, the T-28 served as a dive-bomber aircraft during the 1989 Philippine coup attempt. This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!. From the Manufacturer Mastercraft Collection is a California-based company that offers over 1,000 aircraft model designs, from military aircraft models to civilian plane replicas. We are proud to be one of the few model companies licensed by major aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Cessna, Sikorsky, Bombardier, and many others. Each of our desktop models is prudently hand-carved by our seasoned model builders to bring a faithful scale reproduction of your favorite aircraft. More than mere displays, these models are a reflection of the times, and occasionally, of the personality of their owners. More importantly, they serve as family treasures that could be passed on to the younger generations. You will surely appreciate the craftsmanship and history behind our models.