Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1409
Douglas A-4F Skyhawk Diecast Model
USN Blue Angels, #1
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas A-4F Skyhawk | | 6.75" | | 4.75" |
The A-4 Skyhawk was designed by Ed Heinemann from the Douglas Aircraft Corporation and first flew in 1954. Designed as a lightweight single engine attack aircraft it was consider by many to be the most famous ever built in this category. The A-4 was the pioneer of the “buddy” air-to-air refueling concept where aircraft of the same type could transfer fuel from one to the other without the use of a dedicated tanker. . A total of 2,960 A-4 aircraft were produced with the USMC retiring the last one in 1996.
In 1974 the Blue Angels downsized from the massive F-4J to the smaller more aeorbatic Douglas A-4F. Also this was during the oil crisis and the Skyhawk was more economical to operate, it was subsonic and more maneuverable which allowed for tighter displays and kept the performance in front of the audience. The pilots loved the A-4 because it was so easy to fly, it was simple to maintain and it had a very low accident rate. In 1986 the A-4 gave way to the newer F/A-18 Hornet.
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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