{"product_id":"1-72-a-4e-f-skyhawk-b9","title":"1\/72 A-4E\/F Skyhawk B9","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHSGWA-01239\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter World War II, the jet-powered development of carrier-based fighters progressed smoothly, but\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ethe jet-powered development of small carrier-based attack aircraft lagged behind, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eeven after the end of the Korean War, the propeller-driven A-1 Skyraider remained the mainstay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe U.S. Navy was well aware of the importance of ground attack during the Korean War, but\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe development of carrier-based attack aircraft was again delayed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ein order to develop a fighter superior to the Communist MiG-15 .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHowever, in the early 1950s, the U.S. Navy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ebegan a program to develop its next carrier-based attack aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e, and Douglas's design team\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproposed a small aircraft with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ea total weight of 6.8 tons and a wingspan of less than 8.4 meters, born from their research into lightweight fighters .\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis bold design was approved, a contract was signed, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe first prototype (XA-4A), which made its maiden flight on June 22, 1954,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatured thorough weight reduction, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esimplified airframe structure with the wings integrated into a single unit and the fuselage mounted on top, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas designed with ease of maintenance in mind.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProduction lasted 26 years, with a total of 2,960 aircraft produced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euntil the final production run ended in February 1979 ,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproving just how excellent the basic design of the A-4 Skyhawk was.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe A-4E was an improved version of the A-4C, with the engines changed from J65 to J52-P-6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe air intake shape also changed with the engine change, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ethe underwing armament load was increased to a maximum of 8,200 lb (3,720 kg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe A-4F was the last type for the U.S. Navy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003efeaturing more powerful J52-P-8A engines and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ean added hump fairing on the dorsal fuselage to house electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe A-4F was also\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eused by the U.S. Navy's aerobatic team, the \"Blue Angels,\" from 1974 to 1986, captivating audiences with its dynamic aerial maneuvers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eData (A-4E)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCrew: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWingspan: 8.38m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLength: 12.59m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHeight: 4.57m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eEngine: P\u0026amp;W J52-P-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThrust: 3,855kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaximum Takeoff Weight: 11,110kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaximum Speed: 1,085km\/h\/SL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFixed Armament: 2 x 20mm cannons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFirst Flight: July 21, 1961 (A-4E), August 31, 1966 (A-4F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default 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