Trumpeter 02871 1/48 EA-3B Skywarrior Strategic Bomber**
The DouglasA-3“Skywarrior”was a strategic nuclear bomber developed for the US Navy. The aircraft had a largely conventional semi-monocoquefuselage, with twoJ57turbojetengines in underwing nacelles, A-3’s wings can be folded for storage below deck, radar-controlled tail turret and a crew of three. TheA-3 Skywarriorproject 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.