Trumpeter - 1/48 - RA-5C Vigilante
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Trumpeter - 1/48 - RA-5C Vigilante
- Brand: Trumpeter
- MPN: Trumpeter 6-2809
- Part #: MDLTMP62809
- UPC:
- Brand: Trumpeter
- MPN: Trumpeter 6-2809
- Part #: MDLTMP62809
- UPC:
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Trumpeter - 1/48 - RA-5C Vigilante
- Brand: Trumpeter
- MPN: Trumpeter 6-2809
- Part #: MDLTMP62809

Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MDLTMP62809/Trumpeter---148---RA-5C-Vigilante?is-review=1
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The North American A-5 Vigilante was an American carrier-based supersonic bomber designed and built by North American Aviation for the United States Navy. It set several world records, including long-distance speed and altitude records. Prior to 1962 unification of Navy and Air Force designations, it was designated the A3J Vigilante.
The aircraft briefly replaced the Douglas A-3 Skywarrior as the Navy's primary nuclear-strike aircraft, but its RA-5C tactical strike reconnaissance variant saw extensive service during the Vietnam War.
The RA-5C was developed in parallel with the A-5B. 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.
Note: Assembly required. Paint/glue not included.
Specifications
Scale
1/48
Length
475mm
Wingspan
336.7mm
Parts
237