The A-4 Skyhawk was designed by Douglas in response to a U.S. Navy call for a jet-powered attack aircraft to replace the older A-1 Skyraider. Douglas opted for a design that would minimize its size, weight, and complexity. The result was an aircraft that weighed only half of the Navy's weight specification. It had a wing so compact that it did not need to be folded for carrier stowage.
A-4M: Dedicated Marine version with improved avionics and more powerful J52-P-408a engine with 11,200 lbf (50 kN) thrust, enlarged cockpit, IFF system. Later fitted with Hughes AN/ASB-19 Angle Rate Bombing System (ARBS) with TV and laser spot tracker, 158 built.
Item No | 87256 |
Item Name | A-4M Sky Hawk |
Bar Code | 6939319272560 |
Scale | 1:72 |
Item Type | Plastic Model Aircraft Kit |
Model Dimension | Length: 182.6mm Wingspan: 116.2mm |
Total Plastic Parts | 160+ |
Total Sprues | 6 sprues |
Chromeplate Parts | n/a |
Resin Parts | n/a |
Metal Parts | n/a |
Photo Etched Parts | n/a |
Film Accessory | n/a |
Released Date | 2022-04 |
More Features | The kit consists of over 160 parts , includes 3 clear parts |