Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4703
North American RA-5C Vigilante Diecast Model
USN RVAH-6 Fleurs, AJ601, USS Nimitz, 1978 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American RA-5C Vigilante | | 12.75" | | 8.75" |
North American RA-5C Vigilante 156610 was manufactured as C/N 316-3 and delivered to the USN in June 1969. First assigned to RVAH-3 and then in late 1969 until early 1972 with RVAH-11. The rest of 1972 was spent with RVAH-1 and later with RVAH-5, RVAH-3 and from 1976 and into 1978 with RVAH-6 "Fleurs". In 1978 RVAH-6 RA5C 156610 was assigned to Cdr. Gordy Wileen and Cdr. Al Frank on the USS Nimitz. On October 31 1978 with RVAH-12 156610 was written off at NAS Rota Spain.
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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