Pacific Aircraft Models 3/50
Wingspan: 11.78"
Fuselage Length: 17.18"
A4 Skyhawk John McCain Model Airplane: Carefully Carved and Artistically Hand-painted
Pacific Aircraft offers you this eye-catching A-4 Skyhawk John McCain Model Airplane . This scale replica exhibits unmatched, unequaled quality and intricate design that reflect that of the original aircraft. The process of creating the A4 Skyhawk John McCain Model Plane starts when our master craftsmen carve the model from solid mahogany. Our exceptional artists then paint by hand the unique markings, symbols and color schemes on the A4 Skyhawk John McCain Model Plane that you can’t help but admire. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the replica and gives it a glossy finish.
Carved and molded from wood, the A-4 Skyhawk John McCain Model Airplane is also intricately hand painted with scheme markings and parts to obtain the exact look of the actual aircraft. It also comes with a sturdy, durable wooden base so you can proudly display it together with your growing collection of airplanes and helicopters!
The A4 Skyhawk History:
The A-4 Skyhawk is one of the best jet aircraft to have served with the US Navy and Marine Corps. Chosen to replace the A-1 Skyraider, the A-4's small design and light weight gave it the speed and power to exceed the Navy's specifications and fight on until today in air forces around the world.
The delta wing aircraft houses its avionics in the nose, along with a pair of cannons for dealing with aerial adversaries. The wings hold the fuel tanks, and the Pratt & Whitney turbojet fits snugly in the fuselage. Ordered during the Korean War, the A-4 was delivered to the US Navy VA-72 attack squadron on October 26, 1956. Other squadrons were soon re-equipped as soon as aircraft became available.
The Marines began receiving their A-4s in January 1957. By the time of the Vietnam War, all carrier wings had at least two Skyhawk squadrons. The A-4s were soon performing most of the Navy's and Marine Corps' light air attack missions over the jungles and mountains of VietnamThe A-4 has been sold to countries around the world and has seen combat with the air forces of Kuwait, Israel and Argentina. Production finally ceased in 1979.
Both the US Navy and Marine Corps used A-4s for training purposes. Skyhawks are still found serving as frontline units in several smaller countries.
*Alteration on the design such as change of paint schemes and markings or embodied features on our models occurs at any time. Detachable stand is included with the model which may vary from the photo.
