The SC-1 "Seahawk" was the last of the scout observation types and designed to replace obsolete predecessors in the reconnaissance role. It also was the most highly developed. It was liked by some pilots and disliked by others, but generally well accepted. The SC-1 could out-climb an F6F "Hellcat" to 6,000 ft. and out-turn the F8F "Bearcat". Its great power made it almost mandatory to make a water take-off 30 degrees out of the wind- engine torgue pulled the aircraft automatically into the wind. The SC-1 first flew in February 1944 and 950 were ordered, later decreased to 566 because of the Victory in the Pacific. It continued in service for a number of years after the war as trainers.
Aantal onderdelen: 42
Afmetingen:
- Lengte 31.68 mm
- spanwijdte 35.7 mm.
Aantal vliegtuigen: 6 stuks
