Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4710
North American RA-5C Vigilante Diecast Model
USN RVAH-6 Fleurs, USS Constellation, 1966, Experimental SEA Camo Scheme | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American RA-5C Vigilante | | 12.75" | | 8.75" |
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During the Vietnam war, the US Navy and US Air Force both experimented with jungle camouflage schemes designed to obscure aircraft from high-flying MiGs. In 1966, RVAH-6 experimented with a camouflage scheme on some RA-5C airframes. Operating from Constellation, pilots and reconnaissance crews flew missions over North Vietnam and the surrounding region, gathering critical intelligence while testing the effectiveness of the experimental paint scheme in operational conditions. The results proved inconclusive for the US Navy and the schemes were eventually dropped. The Air Force, however, concluded that the camouflage was effective and continued to use it throughout the conflict.
Designed to meet a US Naval requirement for a high-performance, all-weather attack aircraft, the A-5 was first flown on August 31st, 1958. The large, swept-wing design incorporated a bomb-bay between the two powerful J79 engines. This enabled the Vigilante to deliver a free-fall nuclear bomb while flying at supersonic speeds. Later versions of the A-5 were developed for a reconnaissance role and the bomb-bay housed additional fuel-tanks. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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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