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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA2901 Douglas A-1H Skyraider VA-176, USS Intrepid (CVS-11), Oct 1966 “Mig Killer”

1/72 scale pre-finished.

Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.

Comes with: 2 - center-line fuel tanks (long & and short) 2 - bombs 12 - missiles 2 - under-wing fuel tanks 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.

On October 9, 1966 four A-1H Skyraiders from VA-176 aboard USS Intrepid were sent to provide protection for a helicopter rescue mission deep inside North Vietnam. Instead they met four MiG-17s but using tree top maneuvers and their agility the Skyraiders managed to damage two MiGs. Ltjg W. Patton found himself in good position behind another MiG that had made some maneuvers and bled off his speed and making him vulnerable. Patton fired the last of his 20mm ammo and downed the MiG-17. VA-176 flew the Douglas AD-6 / A-1H Skyraider (designation changed from AD-6 to A-1H in 1962) from June 1955 until February 5, 1969 when they were replaced by the Grumman A-6A Intruder.

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