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Douglas A-4G Skyhawk 1/72 Scale Diecast Model #216, S/N NZ 6216, No. 75 Sqn, RNZAF, 1984 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA1431
AUD $190.00
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Douglas A-4G Skyhawk 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, No. 75 Sqn, RNZAF – HA1431
Length | 17.0 cm | 6.7 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 11.6 cm | 4.6 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Removable crew figurine
- Optional ordnance
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA1431 1/72 Air Power Series
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA1431 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the A-4G Skyhawk serial number NZ 6216, number 216 (ex RAN s/n N13-155061 buzz #874). Of No. 75 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) stationed at Ohakea Airbase, New Zealand 1984.
No. 75 Squadron RNZAF
No. 75 Squadron was an air combat squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF)unituadron was formed in October 1946 with the transfer of No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron, RAF squadron number, colours and battle honours to the RNZAF. The squadron operated the A-4 from 1970 until it disbanded along with RNZAF Air Combat Force on December 13, 2001.
McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk
The A-4G Skyhawk is a sub-variant of the A-4F, a single-seat, delta-winged, single turbojet engine, and subsonic carrier-capable light attack aircraft. Developed for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the A-4G had improved air combat capability avionics with AIM-9B Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and guided air-to-ground weapon systems removed.
Primary used for fleet air defence aboard the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne; the RAN received twenty A-4Gs and four TA-4Gs beginning in 1967, operating the type until 1984.
The A-4 uses a single Pratt & Whitney J52-P8A axial-flow turbojet engine. The armament consists of two 20 mm (0.79 in) Colt Mk 12 cannons and five external hard points to carry up to 3,629kg (8,001 lb) of rockets, bombs and missiles.
Douglas A-4G Skyhawk 1/72 Scale Diecast Model #216, S/N NZ 6216, No. 75 Sqn, RNZAF, 1984 Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA1431
AUD $190.00
In stock