1/144 scale Wright J-5 Whirlwind R790 engines x 5

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Wright R-790 / J-5 Whirlwind was a series of nine-cylinder air-cooled radial aircraft engines built by Wright Aeronautical Corporation, with a total displacement of about 790 cubic inches (12.9 L) and around 200 horsepower (150 kW). These engines were the earliest members of the Wright Whirlwind engine family. On May 21st 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh stunned the world by flying solo and non-stop from New York to Paris in an airplane powered by a single Wright J-5 Whirlwind engine. To accomplish this, the engine had to run continuously for over 33 hours. The astounding thing is that only five years before, no successful air-cooled engine even existed in the United States.

This kit contains all necessary parts for assembling FIVE engine models at 1/144 scale. They can make a fine diorama display alongside with same 1/144 scale figures or other aircrafts or vehicles, although they could look just fine on their own of course. These 1/144 scale engines are available as x5, as x10 and as x15 multipacks. Any extra diorama accessories (eg. oil barrels, jerrycans, wheel chokes etc) are not included and should be purchased separately.

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