Douglas A-4SU Super Skyhawk Republic of Singapore Air Force “Black Knights”, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

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  • Air Power Series
  • Highly detailed realistic collectible model
  • Diecast & plastic parts
  • Display stand included. Interchangeable landing gear.
  • Measures 6.75” L x 4.75” Wingspan
  • Box dimension 9.5” L x 9.5” W x 3.5” H
  • Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above

The A-4 Skyhawk was designed by Ed Heinemann from the Douglas Aircraft Corporation and first flew in 1954. Designed as a lightweight single engine attack aircraft it was consider by many to be the most famous ever built in this category. The A-4 was the pioneer of the “buddy” air-to-air refueling concept where aircraft of the same type could transfer fuel from one to the other without the use of a dedicated tanker. A total of 2,960 A-4 aircraft were produced with the USMC retiring the last one in 1996.

The RSAF “Black Knights” was created in 1973 and equipped with 4 Hawker Hunters which they flew until 1983 when they were disbanded. In 1981 another team was created, the “Flying Tigers” that were equipped with F-5E aircraft, so they became the “Black Knights”. In 1990 the team began to fly 6 A-4SU Super Skyhawks and in 1999 the team switched to 4 A-4SUs and 2 F-16As until 2007 when they flew 6 F-16s.The “Black Knights” were disbanded between 2009 and 2013 when they were re-established with 6 new F-16Cs

This highly detailed Hobby Master model is a replica of a RSAF “Black Knights” #1, A-4SU Super Skyhawk, Tengah Air Base, Singapore, 1994

As with most Hobby Master models this A-4G features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface detail, aircrew figure, canopy can be shown in open position, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.

Specifications :

Performance

Engine:

1 x Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6A turbojet, 8500 lb. of thrust

Max speed 673 mph at sea level with a clean aircraft:

636 mph at sea level with a Mk. 28

Cruising speed:

498 mph

Stall speed:

139 mph

Combat ceiling (clean aircraft):

40,500 feet

Runway to 20,000 ft:

4 minutes

Flight distances:

230 miles with a Mk. 28 weapon

680 miles with 2 X 300-gallon drop tanks

Ferry range:

2130 miles

Dimensions:

Wingspan:

27 ft 6 in

Length:

41ft 4 in

Height:

15 ft

Wing area:

260 sq ft

Weights

Empty:

9,624 lb.

Gross:

18,300 lbs.

Maximum:

22,950 lbs

Armament:

2 x 20 mm cannon with 200 rounds/gun

Maximum weapons load:

8,200 lbs. carried on 5 pylons – 2 pylons under each wing and 1

center-line pylon

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