The brainchild of Charles H. Zimmerman, the XF5U was intended to perform well as a fighter plane while being able to remain in flight at extremely low airspeed, making it easier to operate from carriers. The F5U's unusual appearance owed to a very low aspect ratio wing without a fuselage, which resulted in something looking like a flying saucer. This shape, combined with powerful engines driving large propellers, could plow through the air at low speed (40 mph!), since the whole airframe is immersed in the prop wash. This high quality replica is handcrafted from wood and comes with a wooden base. Length is 12" and wingspan is 14".

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