Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4702
North American RA-5C Vigilante Diecast Model
USN RVAH-9 Hoot Owls, AJ601, USS Nimitz, 1977 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American RA-5C Vigilante | | 12.75" | | 8.75" |
North American A-5A Vigilante 149299 was delivered to the USN January 1963 and shuffled around for the next two years. It was assigned to VAH-3 and then VAH-1 as well as VAH-7 before returning to VAH-3 that became RVAH-3. In February 1966 the aircraft was converted to anRA-5C and again shuffled around the USN. It was assigned to RVAH-6, 7, 3, 7, 12, 3, 12, and finally in 1973 RVAH-9 as AJ602 when they sailed on the USS Nimitz from July 1976 until February 1977. SOC in 1977.
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 2003-2024 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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