Herpa 1:72 Wings 580014
Vought A-7E Corsair II Diecast Model
HAF 335th BS, #158825, Greece, NATO Tiger Meet |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Vought A-7E Corsair II | | 7.75" | | 6.5" |
More than 1500 of this attack aircraft with the distinctive shape, capable of carrying up to seven tons of external armament, were produced between 1965 and 1984. After being decommissioned by the U.S. Armed Forces, the Hellenic Air Force was the last operator in the world until it also retired its last aircraft in 2014.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Designed as a longer-range, higher-payload replacement for the A-4 Skyhawk, the A-7 Corsair II was first flown on September 27th, 1965. This aircraft entered service during the Vietnam war and later became one of only a few US Navy aircraft to serve with the US Air Force. It possessed cutting edge technologies; it was one of the first aircraft to use a turbofan engine, an internal navigation system and a "head-up" display. Late in its career, A-7s were used for pilot training and were parked outside of hangars in order to draw the attention of Soviet spy satellites away from the fledgling F-117. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Herpa's 1:72 scale A-7 Corsair II model does great justice to this iconic aircraft. No detail has been overlooked, from the tinted bulletproof windscreen to the complete set of removable wing- and fuselage-mounted ordnance. This model has an opening hinged canopy with detailed pilot figure, two nose-mounted pitot tubes and arrestor hook detail. Details of the gear actuator and hydraulic lines are visible in the wheel wells. Its most unique feature is its steerable nose wheel, a finishing touch that is uncommon in any scale.
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The Herpa "1:72 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft in 1:72 scale.
Herpa "1:72 Wings" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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