Neptune P2V Model Airplane

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The quality of our P2V Neptune Model Airplane is incomparable. Each model airplane is carved from solid mahogany and entirely hand painted, giving attention to detail to guarantee that you only own the best. Every part of the Lockheed P2V Neptune Model Plane is carefully carved and designed to match that of the original P2V. Brilliant artists then hand paint the model to achieve the accurate look of the original. Finally, a coat of clear lacquer protects the aircraft and gives the P2V Neptune Model Airplane a glossy finish.

The Lockheed P2V Neptune Model Plane comes with a convenient metal stand and a wooden-base pedestal for display. It is undeniably a priceless piece of art that you can add to your growing collection.

The P2V Neptune series of aircraft was one of the more successful post-war designs for America, with service that spanned decades for a handful of American-friendly countries.

The Neptune got its start as early as 1944, where two XP2V-1 prototypes are delivered with 15 production P2V-1 models. Initial models featured an impressive armament of cannons and heavy caliber machine guns of which 6 x 20mm cannons were mounted in a battery in the nose while 2 x 20mm cannon sat in a tail turret. 2 x 12.7mm machine guns are also part of the early arsenal though many of these weapons were later removed as needs for the platform changed. Internally, the Neptune was geared for military success with specialized equipment and anti-surface vessel weaponry. Chief among these weapons were the ability to carry torpedoes, mines, bombs of various weights and even externally-held high-explosive rockets.

During the Vietnam War, the Neptune was used by the US Navy as a gunship, an overland reconnaissance and sensor deployment aircraft, and in its traditional role as a maritime patrol airplane. The Neptune was also utilized by the U.S. Army's 1st Radio Research Company (Aviation), call sign 'Crazy Cat,' located at Cam Ranh Bay, as an electronic 'ferret' aircraft.

The United States Air Force maintained the Neptune as the RB-69A while other designations existed for specialized Southeast Asia-operating systems. Over 75% of all produced Neptunes went into service with the United States Navy . One of the more well known Neptune aircraft remains the P2V-1 Neptune known as the "Truculent Turtle" which set a world's distance record in 1946 by flying non-stop from Australia to Ohio (Columbus).