A-4F SKYHAWK - USN

Historical Note:          Our A-4F Skyhawk USN model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen.  Our A-4F Skyhawk USN model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures.  The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality.  This elegant A-4F Skyhawk USN model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:32
W/S:      10.25     inches, 
Lgth:      15.25    inches

Item Number:    TMC-CA04NTE                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Price:    $175.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:         The A-4 Skyhawk is an American attack aicraft designed and prosuced by Douglas Aircarft Corporation originally designed for the United States Navy aircraft carriers.

In 1951, just after Operation Desert Storm, the United States Marine Corps  used the A-4 during the Vietnam War.  In May 25, 1972, the Douglas A-4F Skyhawk aircraft of Attack Carrier Wing 21 (CVW-21) are parked on the flight deck of the attack aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CVA-19), armed for a mission over Vietnam.  It was the most popular US naval aircraft exports of the post-war era.  In 1967, it was removed from front line squadrons, with the last one retiring in 1975.

The A-4F Skyhawk has a maximum speed of 585 knots and a range of 1,700 nm and it incorporates a 2 x 20 mm Colt Mk 12 cannon, 100 rounds/gun and a 4 x AIM-9 Sidewinder.  It has a low-mounted delta , tricycle undercarriage and a dingle turbojet engine in the rear fuselage sides.  The tail has a cruciform design, with the horizontal stabilizer mounted above the fuselage.  The armament consists of two 20 mm Colt Mk 12 cannon.

There's a total of 2,960 A-4 Skyhawks built, including 555 two-seat trainers.