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RA-5C Vigilante 1/72 Die Cast Model BuNo 149299/RVAH-9, USS Nimitz, 1977 Hobby Master HA4702 Scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model
RA-5C Vigilante 1/72 Die Cast Model
BuNo 149299/RVAH-9, USS Nimitz, 1977
RA-5C Vigilante 1/72 Die Cast Model
BuNo 149299/RVAH-9, USS Nimitz, 1977
Details
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model
RA-5C Vigilante 1/72 Die Cast Model
BuNo 149299/RVAH-9, USS Nimitz, 1977
Item#: HA4702
Scale: 1:72
Length: 12.75"
Wingspan: 8.75"
The North American A3J Vigilante first flew on August 31, 1958 and was in service until
November 1979. Originally designed as a Mach 2 all-weather bomber; the aircraft eventually had a new role of high-speed reconnaissance. In 1962 the Vigilante received new designators, the original A3J-1 became the A-5A, A3J-2 became A-5B while the reconnaissance version A3J-3P became the RA-5C and first flew June 30, 1962. The Vigilante was the largest and fastest aircraft to operate from an aircraft carrier. The RA-5C was heavily used in the Vietnam War.
North American A-5A Vigilante 149299 was delivered to the USN January 1963 and shuffled
around for the next two years. It was assigned to VAH-3 and then VAH-1 as well as VAH-7 before returning to VAH-3 that became RVAH-3. In February 1966 the aircraft was converted to an RA-5C and again shuffled around the USN. It was assigned to RVAH-6, 7, 3, 7, 12, 3, 12, and finally in 1973 RVAH-9 as AJ602 when they sailed on the USS Nimitz from July 1976 until
February 1977. SOC in 1977.
Additional Info
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Stock#HA4702
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialN/A
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraVietnam
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AircraftNorth American A-5 Vigilante
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleBomber
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.