Trumpeter 02809 1/48 Scale RA-5C Vigilante Fighter Military Plastic Aircraft Assembly Model Kit

Description

    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：Mach 2.1 operational ceiling：14,750 m (48,400 ft) range：4828 km (3,000 miles) Weights: empty：17009 kg (37498 lbs) max take-off weight：29937 kg (66,000 lbs) Dimensions: span：16.15m (53ft) length：23.32m (76.5ft) 

Reminder:
Not suitable for children under 3 years old due to small parts.
Contains parts for one model. Actual model may vary from the image on the box.
Assemble need glue(suitable for ABS Plastic), cement and paint not included, you can purchase separately. Hope you can understand.

Package Included:
1 x RA-5C Vigilante Model Kit 02809 (need assemble,with instructions)