Northrop N-63

During the late 1940s, the U.S. Navy launched a program to develop a small, tail-sitting fighter that could launch vertically from its supply ships. In 1950, it launched the Convoy Fighter Competition, which ultimately yielded Northrop's N-63.

Like others in the competition, the N-63 was a VTOL tail-sitter featuring two counter-rotating propeller spinners. It was to be armed with four 20mm cannons mounted in large wingtop pods. The design's most distinguishing characteristics were its severe upper wing dihedral and its large ventral fin.

The N-63 never made it past the proposal stage.

This is an all-resin hobby kit for moderate to experienced modelers and includes 25 pieces, decals, and a pilot figure.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.