{"product_id":"north-american-ra-5c-vigilante-usn-rvah-13-bats-uss-kitty-hawk-1966-experimental-scheme-hobby-master-172-ha4706","title":"North American RA-5C Vigilante \/ USS Kitty Hawk, 1966 Experimental Scheme \/ Hobby Master 1:72 HA4706","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNorth American RA-5C Vigilante\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUSN RVAH-13 Bats, USS Kitty Hawk, 1966 Experimental Scheme\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHobby Master 1:72 HA4706\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Vietnam war, the US Navy and US Air Force both experimented with jungle camouflage schemes designed to obscure aircraft from high-flying MiGs. While deployed aboard the USS Kitty Hawk from October 1965 to June 1966, half of the aircraft of CVW-11 were painted with dark green colours to blend in with the Vietnamese jungle. The results proved inconclusive for the US Navy and the schemes were eventually dropped. The Air Force, however, concluded that the camouflage was effective and continued to use it throughout the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_BMR_A005_RA5C\"\u003eNorth American RA-5C Vigilante\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to meet a US Naval requirement for a high-performance, all-weather attack aircraft, the A-5 was first flown on August 31st, 1958. The large, swept-wing design incorporated a bomb-bay between the two powerful J79 engines. This enabled the Vigilante to deliver a free-fall nuclear bomb while flying at supersonic speeds. Later versions of the A-5 were developed for a reconnaissance role and the bomb-bay housed additional fuel-tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/range\/diecast-model\/aircraft\/hobby-master-air-power-series\/72\"\u003eHobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#1e00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45614995832987,"sku":"HA4706","price":171.68,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/56997.jpg?v=1791907453","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/north-american-ra-5c-vigilante-usn-rvah-13-bats-uss-kitty-hawk-1966-experimental-scheme-hobby-master-172-ha4706","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}