HBB80343

Hobbyboss 1:48 - A-7B Corsair II

The LTV A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft introduced to replace the United States Navy s A-4 Skyhawk, initially entering service during the Vietnam War. The Corsair was adopted by the United States Air Force, as well as the Air National Guard, to replace the A-1 Skyraider, F-100 Super Sabre and F-105 Thunderchief. The aircraft was also exported to Greece in the 1970 s and Portugal and Thailand in the late 1980 s. The A-7 airframe design was based on the successful supersonic F-8 Crusader produced by Chance Vought. It was one of the first combat aircraft to feature a head-up display an inertial navigation system (INS) and a turbofan engine. A-7B, Uprated TF30-P-8 engine with 12,190 lb (54.2 kN) of thrust. In 1971, surviving A-7Bs were further upgraded to TF30-P-408 with 13,390 lb (59.6 kN) of thrust; 196 built. Model Information: The kit consists of 239 parts in light grey plastic and 6 clear parts for canopy. . ..... Dimensions: Length: 294 mm Width: 246.4 mm