TA-4J SKYHAWK

Historical Note:          Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted TA-4J Skyhawk model airplane. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the TA-4J Skyhawk model and gives it a glossy finish. The TA-4J Skyhawk model airplane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and to ensure that it is ready for delivery, it undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The TA-4J Skyhawk model airplane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one.

Scale:    1:32
W/S:      11.5     inches, 
Lgth:      18.0    inches

Item Number:    TMC-CA004NHVT                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Price:    $169.95

Historical Note Cont'd:         The TA-4J Skyhawk is a two-seat, lightweight, high performance aircraft with a modified delta wing manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company of Long Beach, CA.   

The TA-4J's maiden flight was on December 17, 1968 and first entered service in the mid-1969.  TA-4J deliveries were supplemented by conversion of numerous TA-4Fs to the "J" designation through removal of ordnance system components.

In 1968, a contract was let to produce the TA-4J, a trainer version of the TA-4F.  The TA-4J Skyhawk differed from the TA-4F through the removal of tactical weapons system and aerial tanker components and the installation of the J52-P6 engien instead of the higher rated engine J52-P8.  The TA-4J is primarily used for training and various other contract duties such as Electronic Warfare, Adversary and Threat Simulation. 

A total of 277 TA-4Js were built.