MQ-8B FIRE SCOUT

• Manufacturer: Takom
• Scale: 1/35
• Box Release Date: 2022
• New Tool Date: 2022
• Presented By: Bobby Waldron
• Marking options: 4
• Model dimension: Length: ?? Width: ?? Height: ??
• Decals: Takom
• PE parts: Yes
• Painting mask: No
• Resin parts: No
• Item No: 2165

The Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout is an unmanned autonomous helicopter developed by Northrop Grumman for use by the United States Armed Forces.^[3] The Fire Scout is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, aerial fire support and precision targeting support for ground, air and sea forces. The initial RQ-8A version was based on the Schweizer 330, while the enhanced MQ-8B was derived from the Schweizer 333. The larger MQ-8C Fire Scout variant is based on the Bell 407.

As of February 2018, 23 aircraft of the MQ-8B variant were in service with the U.S. Navy.^[4] The MQ-8B was retired from service in October 2022.