Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1439
Douglas A-4K Skyhawk Diecast Model
RNZAF No.75 Sqn, NZ6207, New Zealand | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas A-4K Skyhawk | | 6.75" | | 4.75" |
No. 75 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) operated the A-4K Skyhawk from 1970 until its retirement in 2001. Based at RNZAF Base Ohakea, the squadron flew the upgraded A-4K in strike, close air support, and maritime attack roles. In the 1980s, the fleet underwent the Project Kahu modernization, adding advanced avionics, a head-up display, and compatibility with modern weapons. No. 75 Squadron maintained a high level of readiness and often deployed overseas for joint exercises with allied air forces. The Skyhawks served as New Zealand's primary combat aircraft for over three decades, earning an excellent reputation.
Designed to replace the antiquated, propeller-driven AD Skyraider, the A-4 Skyhawk was first flown on June 22, 1954. Douglas exceeded the original design requirements by delivering a carrier-capable aircraft that was only half the Navy's weight specification and so compact that it did not need folding wings. The A-4 was the first to use "buddy" air-to-air refueling (an A-4 could refuel other aircraft of the same type), which was helpful when operating in remote locations where dedicated tankers were impractical. The A-4 served the US Navy until 2003 and remained the preferred warplane for the Marine Corps until the 1980s, even after the introduction of the A-7 Corsair II. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale A-4 Skyhawk is a sturdy model constructed almost entirely from diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used. This model has an opening canopy with pad-printed dials and gauges, control stick and pilot seat. Each release features a pair of 20mm cannons, a delicate refueling probe and a variety of wing-mounted weapons ordnance and fuel tanks. The series includes the early B and E variants as well as the F and M variants, which have a hump on the top of the fuselage to house upgraded avionics (also seen on retrofitted E variants).
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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