Mastercraft Collection P-3C Orion Scale: 1/116

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• Scale: 1/116.
• Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials.
• Each product is identical to the plane’s original blueprint.
• Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth.
• The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, personnel, or collector.

Product Description ------------------- The P-3C Orion aircraft is a maritime patrol aircraft manufactured by Lockheed-Martin for the United States Navy in 1960's. The P-3 Navy was powered by four turboprop engines and manned by 11 crew members on board. The P-3C Orion made history with a speed record for turboprop-powered planes of 501 miles in 1971. It is used as reconnaissance aircraft particularly to detect submarine in the sea via its very distinct "Stinger" tail. It was equipped with state-of-the-art radar capable of maritime surveillance. The Navy P-3 is currently operated by some foreign countries since its first introduction including the Argentine Naval Aviation, Royal Australian Air Force, Brazilian Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and many more. also makes an excellent gift to fellow aviation enthusiast. 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 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.