Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HD0001
Douglas A-4M Skyhawk Diecast Model
Douglas Aircraft, "The Last Skyhawk", February 27th 1979, Air Base Diorama w/3 Figures| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Douglas A-4M Skyhawk | | 6.75" | | 4.75" |
The A-4 Skyhawk is one of the most successful attack aircrafts ever built. This smallest jet aircraft ever deployed on a carrier was the product of Douglas 's Chief Engineer Ed Heinnemann in the 1952. This was the time when a more lightweight aircraft was in demand to fit into those post-war vintage carriers. The Skyhawk was extensively used during the Cold War period and the Vietnam War by the Navy and the Marines. Because of its small size and powerful performance, the A-4 was also known as the “Heinnemann's Hot Rod”. A total of 2, 960 of Skyhawk were built and many of them were exported to 8 nations besides USA . The A-4M was the Marines variant of the Skyhawk. It was basically designed as a transitional aircraft until the next generation's attack aircraft was available to meet the needs of the Marines. The first A-4M prototype flew on April 10, 1970 . This aircraft represented the A -4M BuNo.160264 which was known as the "Easter Egg" to those who saw it at MCAS Cherry Point with VMA-331. The flags along each side of the fuselage signify the countries that were using the A-4 at that time including Argentina , Australia , Israel , United States , Kuwait , New Zealand , and Singapore . Brazil was also one of the countries that have used the aircraft. The final Skyhawk was delivered on Feb 27, 1979 and it gave way to the AV-8B in the early 1990's. Diorama Set Includes: - Two die-cast service wagons
- Fire extinguisher on a dolly
- Two pilots - one standing, one sitting
- One ground crew figure
- Ladder
- Wheel blocks (12 pcs)
- Hard ABS board (not paper)
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 2003-2010 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.
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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