{"product_id":"trumpeter-01616-1-72-ra-5c-vigilante-assembly-model-kit","title":"Trumpeter 01616 1\/72 RA-5C Vigilante  Assembly Model Kit Aircraft Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 01616 1\/72 RA-5C Vigilante Assembly Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Trumpeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 01616\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: US Navy North American RA-5C Vigilante Carrier-Based Reconnaissance Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished Size: Approx 317mm ×225mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal around 130 plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent parts for tandem two-seat cockpit canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin J79 turbojet engine assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderwing hardpoints and external drop tank components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnaissance sensor canoe parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals \u0026amp; assembly instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpainted and unassembled kit, paint and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced US Navy RA-5C Vigilante supersonic carrier reconnaissance jet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully modelled tandem two-seat cockpit with ejection seats and instrument panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive humped fuselage housing additional fuel and reconnaissance sensor suite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine engraved panel lines and rivet details across fuselage, swept wings and empennage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed blown flaps on wing leading and trailing edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise tricycle carrier landing gear with robust struts, detailed wheel wells and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional underwing pylons for mounting external fuel drop tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplicated ventral reconnaissance sensor canoe for cameras, infrared scanner and side-looking radar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin engine exhaust nozzles with accurate shape and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple marking options for US Navy reconnaissance attack squadrons during Vietnam War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe RA-5C Vigilante was developed by North American Aviation, evolved from the original A-5 (A3J) carrier-borne nuclear strike bomber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the US Navy abandoned its carrier nuclear bombing mission, the airframe was modified into a high-speed tactical reconnaissance platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was crewed by two pilots, powered by two J79 turbojet engines and capable of reaching Mach 2 speed, used for high-risk overflights to capture photographic, radar and infrared intelligence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe RA-5C saw extensive combat reconnaissance missions over North Vietnam during the Vietnam War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt remained in US Navy service until 1979; it is one of the largest and heaviest supersonic aircraft ever operated from aircraft carriers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67745241694462,"sku":"01616 TR","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_8ad3c69f-1cab-4d9b-8266-9cd5e3a590e1.jpg?v=1792052101","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-01616-1-72-ra-5c-vigilante-assembly-model-kit","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}