Product Description
-After World War II, jet-based fighter jets progressed smoothly, but jet-engined small carrier-based attack aircraft lagged behind, and even after the end of the Korean War, reciprocating A-1 Sky Raiders were the mainstay.
-Although the U.S. Navy was well aware of the importance of ground strikes during the Korean War, the development of carrier-based attack aircraft was again delayed to develop fighters superior to the Communist Army MiG15.
-However, in the early 1950s, the U.S. Navy embarked on a plan to develop the next ship-to-ship attack aircraft, in response to which Douglas' design team weighed 6.8 tonnes and 8.4 meters in width from light fighter research. Suggested a small machine.
-The drastic design was accepted and a contract was signed. The aircraft was designed with the simplicity of the aircraft structure on board and ease of maintenance.
-Until the delivery of the final mass-produced aircraft in February 1979, the production period will be 26 years and the total number of mass-produced aircraft will be 2,960, demonstrating how excellent 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.The shape of the air intake also changes as the engine is replaced, and the maximum weapon capacity of the lower wing is 8,200lb. (3,720 kg).
-The A-4F is the last type for the U.S. Navy, powered by the J52-P-8A engine and a hump fairing has been added to the back of the fuselage to house the electronics.
-The A-4F was also used by the U.S. Navy's acrobat team `Blue Angels` between 1974 and 1986, attracting spectators with dynamic flight.
[Actual machine data: A-4E]
-Crew: 1 person
-Overall width: 8.38m
-Total length: 12.59m
-Height: 4.57m
-Engine: P & W J52-P-6 Thrust: 3,855kg
-Maximum takeoff weight: 11,110kg
-Maximum speed: 1,085km / h / SL
-Fixed armament: 20mm cannon x2
-First flight: July 21, 1961 (A-4E), August 31, 1966 (A-4F)
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
Item Size/Weight : 46 x 27 x 7.5 cm / 656g
Product Specifications
- Item code
- 08863
- JAN code
- 4967834088634
Purchase Information
This item is limited to 3 per household.