The RA-5C was a photographic reconnaissance adaptation of the Vigilante. It incorporated most of the changes that had been introduced with the A-5B, including the hump-backed fuselage with the extra fuel, the larger wing area, the blown flaps on the leading edge, and the four underwing hardpoints. Four external droptanks could be carried underneath the wings, although these were seldom carried because there was ample fuel capacity within the fuselage itself. It was decided that earlier (now redundant) A-5As would be remanufactured to RA-5C standards, so the initial production of the RA-5C was restricted to only 43 planes. Of the 59 A-5As built, 43 were eventually reconfigured to RA-5Cs. In addition, all 18 of the A-5Bs that were ordered were delivered as RA-5Cs. The first RA-5C was delivered on December 10, 1963. During the Vietnam War, the Navy requested additional RA-5Cs, and the production line at North American-Columbus had to be reopened. 36 additional RA-5Cs were built, all of them manufactured with the 17,900 lb.s.t. J79-GE-10 engine. Most RA-5Cs were painted with the standard Navy insignia white and gull gray scheme.

One major change in naval aircraft during the Second World War was the development of a single-seat strike fighter that could take on both the role of dive-bomber and torpedo-strike. In the U.S. Navy, this development led to the Douglas Skyraider, one of the most successful naval aircraft ever built; in the Royal Navy it resulted in the Westland Wyvern, surely one of the most frustrating naval aircraft ever built, an airplane that took ten years to bring to fruition, that was declared obsolete within four years of its initial arrival on British decks.

Like the F6F-3N, the F6F-5N was meant as a night-fighter, The aircraft were fitted with an AN/APS-6 radar. This made sure that although most nightly encounters were short, there was enough firepower to do extensive damage. The night fighter was a powerful opponent armed with two 20mm cannon and four. 50 cal. Machine guns in many of the aircraft. Grumman Produced 1£¬432 of the F6F-5N Hellcats. Flown by both the Navy and Marines from carriers and land bases, Other than the radar installation and different armament¡£ The F6F-5N was essentially the same as the standard F6F-5.

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FEATURES: Injection molded parts with exquisitely scribed surface details
          The cockpit is reproduced with unbelievable detail
          Detailed landing gear
          Clear canopy
          Waterslide decals for 2 versions
          Illustrated assembly guide

SPECS:    Scale:    1/48
          Length: 6.78" (172.4mm)
          Wingspan: 8.35" (212.22mm)

The first Sea Fury prototype, powered by a Bristol Centaurus XII, had first flown on 21 February 1945, but the first fully-navalized version with folding wings did not fly until 12 October 1947. The Boulton Paul contract was cancelled in early 1945, and of the 100 Sea Furies that remained on order, the first 50 were completed under the designation Sea Fury Mk X. In May 1948, the first Sea Furies became operational with No. 802 Squadron, in the form of the Sea Fury FB.Mk 11, of which 615 were built. At least 66 of these were delivered to Australia and Canada. Early in the Korean war, Sea Furies operated very successfully in the ground attack role from the decks of Royal Navy aircraft carriers. The RN also received 60 two-seat T.Mk 20 trainers in the early 1950s. Sea Furies were exported to several other countries, including the Netherlands, Pakistan, Egypt, Burma, Cuba and Iraq. Weight: Empty 9,240 lbs., Max Takeoff 12,500 lbs. Wing Span: 38ft. 4.75in. Length: 34ft. 8in. Height: 15ft. 10.5in. Maximum Speed: 435 mph Ceiling: 34,300 ft. Range: 680 miles Armament:Four 20-mm cannon in wings Underwing racks for eight 60-pound rockets or two bombs

Not enough bombs for your aircraft,plenty of hardware to hang from your plyons,includes iron and guided bombs and misssiles.

Ten years of design and development led to the adoption of the Fairey Gannet, a highly successful three-man aircraft built around a most unusual engine. The Armstrong-Siddeley Double Mamba coupled turboprop engine boasted two independent power sections driving separate propellers.Additionally. Fully armed with torpedoes, depth charges or rockets the plane had a maximum speed of 311 mph and a 662 nautical mile range. Fully ten years after the initial specification, the Fairey Gannet reached the active fleet, in service with HMS Illustrious, HMS Ark Royal and HMS Eagle. Eventually, 255 of the up-rated version (Gannet AS Mk4) satisfied the Fleet Air Arms¡¯ need to replace aging Fireflies and Avengers. Wing Span: 54ft. 4in. Length: 43ft. Height: 13ft. 8.5in. Weight: Empty 15,069 lbs., Max Takeoff 21,600 lbs. Maximum Speed: 310 mph Ceiling: 25,000 ft. Range: 943 miles.

Ten years of design and development led to the adoption of the Fairey Gannet, a highly successful three-man aircraft built around a most unusual engine. The Armstrong-Siddeley Double Mamba coupled turboprop engine boasted two independent power sections driving separate propellers.Additionally. Fully armed with torpedoes, depth charges or rockets the plane had a maximum speed of 311 mph and a 662 nautical mile range. Fully ten years after the initial specification, the Fairey Gannet reached the active fleet, in service with HMS Illustrious, HMS Ark Royal and HMS Eagle. Eventually, 255 of the up-rated version (Gannet AS Mk4) satisfied the Fleet Air Arms¡¯ need to replace aging Fireflies and Avengers. Wing Span: 54ft. 4in. Length: 43ft. Height: 13ft. 8.5in. Weight: Empty 15,069 lbs., Max Takeoff 21,600 lbs. Maximum Speed: 310 mph Ceiling: 25,000 ft. Range: 943 miles.

The first Sea Fury prototype, powered by a Bristol Centaurus XII, had first flown on 21 February 1945, but the first fully-navalized version with folding wings did not fly until 12 October 1947. The Boulton Paul contract was cancelled in early 1945, and of the 100 Sea Furies that remained on order, the first 50 were completed under the designation Sea Fury Mk X. In May 1948, the first Sea Furies became operational with No. 802 Squadron, in the form of the Sea Fury FB.Mk 11, of which 615 were built. At least 66 of these were delivered to Australia and Canada. Early in the Korean war, Sea Furies operated very successfully in the ground attack role from the decks of Royal Navy aircraft carriers. The RN also received 60 two-seat T.Mk 20 trainers in the early 1950s. Sea Furies were exported to several other countries, including the Netherlands, Pakistan, Egypt, Burma, Cuba and Iraq. Weight: Empty 9,240 lbs., Max Takeoff 12,500 lbs. Wing Span: 38ft. 4.75in. Length: 34ft. 8in. Height: 15ft. 10.5in. Maximum Speed: 435 mph Ceiling: 34,300 ft. Range: 680 miles Armament:Four 20-mm cannon in wings Underwing racks for eight 60-pound rockets or two bombs

The P-47 was a big (7 Ton) and very powerful high-altitude fighter, commonly called "the Jug". The project started from 1939. And Deliveries started late in 1942. A total of 15683 this US fighter aircraft was built in WWII. For early the P-47 Designed as an interceptor, but later it proved to be an outstanding combat plane both in bomber escort and ground attack duty. Its great structural strength and massive radial engine that could withstand damage better than the other plane. P-47D. This model was the major production version, and 6,315 were built. This aircraft was power by a water-injected version of the 2,000hp R-2800 engine, which gave it a top speed of 433mph at 30,000 feet. the P-47 models prior to D-25 became known as "Razorbacks." Wingspan: 40 ft., 9 in. Length: 36 ft., 2 in. Height: 14 ft., 2 in. Empty Weight: 10,000 lb. Maximum Weight: 17,500 lb. Powerplant: 1 Pratt & Whitney R-2800 2,000hp Max Speed: 429mph @ 20,000 ft. Range (with maximum external fuel): 1,800 miles Service ceiling: 40,000 ft. Armament: 8, .50-caliber machine.

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A detailed model with 124 pieces. Model Length: 240mm, Wingspan 242mm, requires paints and glue to complete this kit.

A detailed model with 224 pieces, comes with decals for the following squadrons VZ794 No.827 NAS HMS Eagle 1955, VZ772 No.827 NAS HMS Peregrine 1953 and VZ787 813 Sqn HMS Eagle 1955.

Model Length: 277mm, Width: 90mm, Height: 80mm, requires paints and glue to complete this kit.

Staggeringly good model kit, from Trumpeter, of the single seat bomber used extensively in Vietnam. The kit has 514 parts and the finished model scales out at 613mm long with a wingspan of 333mm. Decal options are `The Polish Glider' of Maj. Donald Kutyna or `Alices Joy' which was the aircraft of Colonel Jack Broughton.

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A detailed model with 233 pieces, comes with decals for 294 Sqn 1942 and 213 Sqn 1944.

Model Length: 408mm, Wingspan 508mm, requires paints and glue to complete this kit.

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Plastic assembly kit of this Russian transport. The scale of 1/100 produces a model with a wingspan of 375mm and a fuselage length of 340mm (13.3"). Requires polystyrene cement and paint to complete. Four sprues with 106 parts and decals for Russian 09 Red and Chinese Y-8 versions are included.

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When assembled the model is approx 447mm in length , wingspan 306mm, height 132mm Requires polystyrene cement and paint to complete the model