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Douglas A-1H Skyraider, BuNo 139780 "Firebird", 1st SOS, Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Base, April 1970

Product code HA2911

Douglas


Scale 1 : 72

Publisher/Brand Hobbymaster

Format 16,44 x 21,18 x 6,64 cm

Version Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.

Category Aircraft Scale Models

Subcategory 1: 72 Aircraft Scale Models » 1:72 Hobby Master

Availability Product out of stock and no longer available.

Product description

1/72 scale pre-finished.
Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.
Professionally painted.
All markings are pad applied for superb results.
Crew figure.
Comes with display stand.
Landing gear can be displayed up or down.
Extremely sought after by collectors.

The A-1 Skyraider originated as a carrier-based torpedo and dive bomber. Deliveries as
the AD-1 to the Navy began in November 1946 and in 1962 was renamed A-1. It was
the first single-seat torpedo/dive bomber to serve with the Navy. The primary mission of
the A-1 was close air support for ground troops because of its heavy ordnance load and
accuracy. The aircraft had great success in Korea and Vietnam. There were 3,180
Skyraiders built in seven major models and 28 different versions. There were 266 A-1s
lost in Vietnam.
Some nicknames - Able Dog, Spad, Sandy, Hobo, Firefly, Zorro and "Crazy Water
Buffalo," a VNAF nickname.


Douglas A-1H Skyraider 139780 was one of the last batches of AD-6s and flew with the
USN before transferring to the USAF. In April of 1970 the aircraft wore the SEA camo
scheme and was assigned to the 1st SOS operating from Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai
Air Base. Between April 3rd and 6th 1972, piloted by Captain Robert Burke it was
involved in the SAR of Bat 21. Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton was shot down and possessed
highly sensitive information and required rescuing at all costs.



Specification of Douglas AD-6 Skyraider re-designated the A-1H in 1962

Performance
Engine – (1) 2,500 hp Wright R-3350-26WA Duplex Cyclone 18-cylinder air-cooled
radial, rated at 2,600 hp for takeoff and 2,100 hp at 14,000 feet.
Maximum Speed
342 mph at 15,400 ft
319 mph at sea level
Cruising Speed - 180 mph
Combat Ceiling - 29,400 ft
Combat Radius - 275 miles with 2,000 lbs of bombs
Maximum Ferry Range – 3,240 miles

Weights
Empty - 12,070 lbs
Normal Loaded - 18,400 lbs
Maximum - 24,000 lbs

Dimensions
Length - 39 ft 3 in
Height - 15 ft 8 in
Wingspan - 50 ft 1/4 in
Wing Area - 400.33 sq ft

Armament
(4) 20-mm cannon in the wing
(6) Racks underneath each outer wing
(1) Pylon under each inner wing
(1) Pylon underneath the fuselage centerline



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