Italeri ITA2735S

The ES-3A Shadow has been derived directly from the famous twin-engines anti-submarine Lockheed S-3 Viking. It was designed as a carrier-based, subsonic, all-weather, long-range, electronic reconnaissance aircraft with the specific purpose to replace the aging EA-3B Skywarrior starting from the beginning of '90s. Basically the ES-3A was developed on modified S-3A where an extensive set of electronic and modern sensors and communication tools replaced the submarine detection and maritime surveillance equipment. The new operating configuration has not changed the flight performance of Lockheed airframe. The ES-3A has in fact a good flight range and it is very reliable. Such features are very appreciate for its new mission profile to support the U. S. Navy fleet in the tactical communications of the various units of the battle group.

Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in grey
Detailed cockpit with instrument panel
Detailed landing gear
Waterslide decals
Illustrated instructions
MARKING
OPTIONS: One decal sheet with markings for 2 versions:
1) ES-3A Shadow, VQ-5 Sea Shadows - USS Abraham Lincoln, 1999
2) ES-3A Shadow, VQ-6 Black Ravens NAS - Jacksonville Florida
USA, 1999

One plastic model

Assembly
Hobby knife (RMXR6909)
Plastic cement (HCAR3415)
Sprue cutters (HCAR0630)
Paint (FS34084 Flat Olive Drab, FS36622 Flat Gull Gray,
FS30100 Flat Leather, FS34038 Flat Black, FS33538 Flat
Insignia Yellow, FS36231 Flat Dark Gull Gray,
FS17875 Gloss White, FS11302 Gloss Red, FS37200 Flat
Gunmetal, FS17178 Metal Gloss Silver)

Scale: 1/48
length: 13.34 (339mm)
Skill level: 4
COMMENTS
Due to small parts that could cause a choking hazard please keep
away from children 3 years of age and younger
tlc 4/29/14