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Thunder Tiger - PT-109 Patrol Torpedo Boat
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Product No. TBA |
MSRP: $ TBA |
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| One of the more than 500 lightweight, fast torpedo boats built during World War II, PT-109 entered service in the Pacific on July 10, 1942. |
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| Specification:
Length: 810mm
Beam: 216mm
Motor: 540 H.P.
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Thunder Tiger introduces one of their RTR's to date. Transferred to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 5 in September 1942, she came under command of Lieutenant John F. Kennedy.
Active throughout the Solomons campaign, on the night of August 1-2, 1943, PT-109 was one of fifteen PT boats patrolling the Blackett Strait south of Kolombangara Island. At about 0230, PT-109 was cut in half by the Amagiri, a Fubuki-class destroyer under Commander Hanami, and sank in about 8°03S, 156°58E. Although the PT-109 was sunk, Kennedy was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his bravery during the rescue of his crew.
Features
- Factory pre-painted fiberglass hull
- Museum class details with mahine guns and torpedos
- Twin 540 motor with 3-blade brass propellers
- Twin metal rudders
- Includes five sailors and display stand
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Accessories Needed
- Radio Set - 2~3 channel radio and battery pack, x1 standard servo.
- Propulsion System - Electronic Motor Controller (Speed Control) for x2~3 channel radio (50A Twin), Receiver,
, 7.2~8.4V / 3,000~3,600mAh NiMH battery.
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