Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1407
Douglas A-4E Skyhawk Diecast Model
Israeli Air Force 116 Sqn, Yom Kippur War, 1973
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas A-4E Skyhawk | | 6.75" | | 4.75" |
The A4D-5 later renamed the A-4E was a major upgrade for the Skyhawk. It received a new engine, stronger airframe, 2 additional weapons pylons for a total of 5, new avionics. The former A-4s were designed more for a nuclear capability but at this time this need was becoming less important. The designers went to work to make the A-4E capable of delivering conventional munitions. The addition of the pylons now made the A-4E capable of carrying a more varied weapons and fuel load up to a maximum of 8,200 pounds.
The 116 known as “The Flying Wing” Squadron first flew in 1956 using P-51Ds and Mystere IVA. In October 1956 during the “Suez Crisis” the Squadron received the unofficial nickname “The Wire-cutters” because they would fly their aircraft through Egyptian telegraph wires to disrupt communications. The 116 Squadron flew the A-4Es until upgrading to the N version in 1975. During the 1973 Yom Kippur War the A-4 suffered heavy losses making it necessary for the US to send 28 replacements. There were 499 A-4Es built and Israel acquired 94 of them.
First flown on June 22, 1954, the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a carrier-capable aircraft designed for the United States Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Its combat career began with the first American carrier launched raids on North Vietnam on Aug. 4, 1964. The mission of A-4 squadrons is to attack and destroy surface targets in support of the landing force commander. All models have two internally mounted 20mm cannons, and are capable of delivering conventional and nuclear weapons under day and night visual conditions. There are numerous versions of the A-4, with improvements that include an avionics-housing "hump" just behind the cockpit. © Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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