- 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 :
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Performance
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Engine:
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1 x Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6A turbojet, 8500 lb. of thrust
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Max speed 673 mph at sea level with a clean aircraft:
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636 mph at sea level with a Mk. 28
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Cruising speed:
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498 mph
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Stall speed:
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139 mph
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Combat ceiling (clean aircraft):
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40,500 feet
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Runway to 20,000 ft:
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4 minutes
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Flight distances:
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230 miles with a Mk. 28 weapon
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680 miles with 2 X 300-gallon drop tanks
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Ferry range:
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2130 miles
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Dimensions:
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Wingspan:
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27 ft 6 in
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Length:
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41ft 4 in
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Height:
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15 ft
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Wing area:
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260 sq ft
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Weights
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Empty:
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9,624 lb.
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Gross:
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18,300 lbs.
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Maximum:
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22,950 lbs
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Armament:
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2 x 20 mm cannon with 200 rounds/gun
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Maximum weapons load:
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8,200 lbs. carried on 5 pylons - 2 pylons under each wing and 1
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center-line pylon
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