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 1970s, and Portugal and Thailand in the late 1980s. 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.Â
A-7D,Version built for the USAF, with one Allison TF41-A-1 turbofan, and a single 20 mm M61 Vulcan gatling cannon; 459 built.
- Scale: 1:48
- Item Type: Static Aircraft
- Model Dimension: Length: 293mm Wingspan: 246.4mm
- Total Plastic Parts: 291pcs
- Total Sprues: 13sprues
- Chrome plate Parts: n/a
- Camouflage Scheme: 1. A-7D CORSAIR II 162 TFS,178 TFG Ohio ANG
- 2. LTV A-7D/23D TFW "Flying Tigers" USAF
- Resin Parts: n/a
- Metal Parts: n/a
- Photo Etched Parts: n/a
- Film Accessory: n/a
- Released Date: 2009-11
- The kit consists of 285 parts in light grey plastic, 6 clear parts for canopy.
- Dimensions:Â 10 x 10 x 10 cm