The LTV A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft introduced to replace the United States Navy's A-4 Skyhawk, initially entering service during the Vietnam War. The Corsair was adopted by the United States Air Force, as well as the Air National Guard, to replace the A-1 Skyraider, F-100 Super Sabre and F-105 Thunderchief. The aircraft was also exported to Greece in the 1970s, and Portugal and Thailand in the late 1980s. The A-7 airframe design was based on the successful supersonic F-8 Crusader produced by Chance Vought. It was one of the first combat aircraft .to feature a head-up display . an inertial navigation system (INS). and a turbofan engine.
A-7B, Uprated TF30-P-8 engine with 12,190 lbf (54.2 kN) of thrust. In 1971, surviving A-7Bs were further upgraded to TF30-P-408 with 13,390 lbf (59.6 kN) of thrust; 196 built.
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Item No 80343
Item Name A-7B Corsair II
Bar Code 6939319203434
Scale 1:48
Item Type Static Aircraft
Model Dimension Length: 294mm Wingspan: 246.4mm
Total Plastic Parts 245pcs
Total Sprues 11sprues
Chromeplate Parts n/a
Camouflage Scheme 1.A-7B,Bu. no.154443,VA-125,1976
Resin Parts n/a
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts n/a
Film Accessory n/a
Released Date 2009-09
More Features The kit consists of 239 parts in light grey plastic, 6 clear parts for canopy.
