A plastic model that requires assembly and painting. Separate tools, paint, etc. are required.
Product introduction 1/72 scale plastic model. In the early 1950s, the U.S. Navy began planning the development of the next carrier-based attack aircraft, and for this project, the Douglas Corporation design team proposed a small aircraft with a total weight of 6.8 tons and a width of less than 8.4 m, born from research on lightweight fighter aircraft. Did. This drastic design proposal was approved and a contract was signed, and the first prototype (XA-4A), which first flew on June 22, 1954, had a thorough weight reduction, the left and right wings were integrated, and the fuselage was mounted on it. The aircraft was designed with a simplified structure and ease of maintenance in mind. Until the final mass-produced aircraft was delivered in February 1979, the production period was 26 years, and the total number of mass-produced aircraft was 2,960, proving how superior the basic design of the A-4 Skyhawk was. The A-4E is an improved version of the A-4C, with the engine changed from J65 to J52-P-6. Along with the engine change, the shape of the air intake also changed, and the amount of weapons carried under the main wing was increased to a maximum of 8 200 lb ( 3 720kg). The A-4F was the last type for the US Navy, with the engine upgraded to a J52-P-8A and a hump fairing added to the back of the fuselage to house electronic equipment. The A-4F was also used by the U.S. Navy's aerobatic team, the Blue Angels, from 1974 to 1986, captivating audiences with its dynamic flight. (From Discovery Japan Mall) Safety Warning Not applicable

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