{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-72-01658-chinese-fc-1-prototype-01-03","title":"Trumpeter 1\/72 01658 Chinese FC-1 Prototype 01\u002603","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 1\/72 01658 Chinese FC-1 Prototype 01\u0026amp;03\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Trumpeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 01658\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Chinese FC-1 Fierce Dragon (JF-17 Thunder) Prototype 01 \u0026amp; Prototype 03 Light Multirole Fighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Length 208mm × Wingspan 125mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal around 120 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 photo-etched sheet with fine detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent parts for single-seat cockpit canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRD-93 turbofan engine and exhaust nozzle assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderwing pylons, air-to-air missile and external fuel tank components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for both 01# and 03# prototype markings \u0026amp; assembly instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced FC-1 early prototypes 01 and 03, pre-DSI inlet configuration different from later 04 prototype and mass-production JF-17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled single-seat cockpit with ejection seat, instrument panel and seat harness details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic lightweight aerodynamic layout with large leading-edge root extension (LERX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, wings and empennage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional open\/closed canopy configuration and movable control surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise tricycle landing gear with detailed wheel wells, struts and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple underwing hardpoints for air-to-air missiles and auxiliary fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit provides decal options for both 01 prototype and 03 prototype airframes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic nose pitot tube and tail engine nozzle texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFC-1 (JF-17 Thunder) is a lightweight multi-role fighter jointly developed by China and Pakistan. Prototype 01 completed its maiden flight in August 2003, and prototype 03 flew in April 2004.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e01 and 03 prototypes were built for airframe platform, flight quality and engine matching tests. They adopted conventional splitter plate air intakes, without the DSI bump inlet applied on 04 prototype and production variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by RD-93 turbofan engine, these two prototypes verified the basic aerodynamic design, handling characteristics and structural strength of the FC-1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe test data collected from 01 and 03 laid the foundation for the full-state 04 prototype, which introduced DSI inlet and complete avionics package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter successful flight trials, the aircraft entered serial production as JF-17 Thunder for Pakistan Air Force, and evolved into multiple upgraded batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67757166821630,"sku":"01658 TR","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_b738d5a8-f8dd-4150-a1c6-17bb96dbd625.jpg?v=1792140723","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-72-01658-chinese-fc-1-prototype-01-03","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}