{"product_id":"trumpeter-02809-1-48-ra-5c-vigilante-hot-assembly-model","title":"Trumpeter 02809 1\/48 RA-5C Vigilante hot Assembly Model Kit","description":"Trumpeter 02809 1\/48 RA-5C Vigilante hot Assembly Model Kit\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" width=\"657\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size: 12px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"98%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"100%\"\u003eProduct introduction:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e      The RA-5C was developed in parallel with the A-5B, and first flew on 30 June 1962. The RA-5C incorporated all the new features of the A-5B, such as the humpback fuselage, the big flaps, and the leading-edge BLC system. The new BLC scheme proved a little tricky, as it required more engine power. As the RA-5C was substantially heavier than the A-5A, this meant that once the BLC system was engaged the aircraft lost power and tended to drop abruptly. The major difference from the A-5B was the RA-5C's equipment¡£The TV camera under the nose became part of the reconnaissance suite, but most of the gear was carried in a long slender \"canoe\" on the bottom of the aircraft's fuselage and running from the nose gear back towards the tail. The RA-5C entered fleet service in 1964. 43 RA-5Cs were built, following the 12 A-5Bs that had been completed as RA-5Cs. After this batch of 43 was completed, the 43 surviving A-5As and A-5Bs were rebuilt to RA-5C standard, and the production line was shut down. The RA-5C proved so useful in Vietnam that the Navy ordered 46 more RA-5Cs in 1968. Only 36 were actually completed, however, with the last rolling off the production line in August 1970. This final batch featured J-79-GE-10 engines with 79.46 kN (8,100 kgp \/ 17,860 lbf) afterburning thrust, as well as a leading-edge wing extension trailing back from the air intakes, plus slightly modified air intakes. By this time, the RA-5C had plenty of power and it was no longer such a handful on carrier deck landings Specifications RA-5C Vigilante Type: carrier-based long-range reconnaissance aircraft Powerplant: 2 8101-kg(17,860lb) afterburning thrust General Electric J79-GE-10 turboets Performance: max speed£ºMach 2.1 operational ceiling£º14,750 m (48,400 ft) range£º4828 km (3,000 miles) Weights: empty£º17009 kg (37498 lbs) max take-off weight£º29937 kg (66,000 lbs) Dimensions: span£º16.15m (53ft) length£º23.32m (76.5ft) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eItem No    02809\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eItem Name    RA-5C Vigilante\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBar Code    6922803628097\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eScale    1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eItem Type    Static Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eModel Brief    Length: 475mm Wingspan: 336.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTotal Parts    237pcs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMetal Parts    n\/a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePhoto Etched Parts    n\/a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFilm Parts    instrument panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eResin Parts    n\/a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTotal Sprues    8pcs sprues plus re-sensor canoe and tail cone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePaint Schemes    RA-5C, BuNo.151726, of RVAH-5 USS America (CVN-66) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eReleased Date    n\/a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMore Features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48190914363646,"sku":"02809 TR","price":60.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/57_539ca7d5-298f-4a63-931c-bb1e8ccf3b36.jpg?v=1778740694","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-02809-1-48-ra-5c-vigilante-hot-assembly-model","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}