Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HD0002
A-4B Skyhawk Diecast Model
USN VA-106 Gladiators, AK301, USS Essex, 1960s, Carrier Deck Diorama w/3 Figures| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Douglas A-4B Skyhawk | | 6.75" | | 4.75" |
PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned release date of December 2008 and is only available for PRE-ORDER at this time.- Orders are not shipped until complete. If you wish to receive in-stock items prior to pre-ordered items, you must place separate orders.
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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 other countries. The first US Navy A-4 Skyhawk entered service in the mid of 1950s to replace the A-1 Skyraider . VA-106 started as Strike-Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO SIX in January 1945 but became VA-106 “The Gladiators” in 1955. A total of 542 A-4B Skyhawks were manufactured, many of which were later modified and/or refurbished and sold to foreign countries. The Skyhawk flew more missions than any other US Navy plane during the Vietnam War and because it was so nimble it was chosen by the US Navy aerobatic team the “Blue Angels”. Diorama Set Includes: - Tow tractor
- Fire tractor
- Pilot figure
- Three ground crew figure
- Ladder
- Six wheel chocks
- Hard ABS board (not paper)
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. 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.
[See more Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series products]Designed by Ed Heinemann as a private venture to pitch to the US Navy, the A4 Skyhawk was first flown on June 22nd, 1954.[See more Douglas A-4B Skyhawk products] |
