The A-4 Skyhawk was designed by Douglas in response to a U.S. Navy call for a jet-powered attack aircraft to replace the older A-1 Skyraider. Douglas opted for a design that would minimize its size, weight, and complexity. The result was an aircraft that weighed only half of the Navy's weight specification. It had a wing so compact that it did not need to be folded for carrier stowage. A-4M: Dedicated Marine version with improved avionics and more powerful J52-P-408a engine with 11,200 lbf (50 kN) thrust, enlarged cockpit, IFF system. Later fitted with Hughes AN/ASB-19 Angle Rate Bombing System (ARBS) with TV and laser spot tracker, 158 built.Item No 02268Item Name A-4M SkyhawkBar Code 9580208022680Scale 1:32Item Type Static KitModel Brief Length: 411mm Wingspan: 261mmTotal Parts 510+pcsMetal Parts main undercarriagePhoto Etched Parts 1pieceFilm Parts n/aResin Parts n/aTotal Sprues 18 sprues and tyresPaint Schemes USMCReleased Date 2012-02More Features "Fuselage-Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic detailsEngine-Finely detailed engine.Interior-Finely detailed gear cabin-Finely detailed cockpit Wings- Newly tooled wings accurately represent real ones- Optional position flaps- plenty of external loadsUndercarriage- Optional plastic or metal undercarriagePE-Photo-etched parts for safety belt,interior details."
