Product Description:
Brand: Italeri
Title: AD-4 Skyraider
Kit Number: ITA2697
Scale: 1:48
Model Length: 243 mm
Skill: 3
Requires assembly. Glue and paint sold separately. Figure not Included
Decals for 6 versions
AD-4 Skyraider
The Douglas Skyraider was built soon after World War II. Despite its traditional piston engine, born when the first jets were already spreading, the Skyraider has had an extraordinary operational longevity. The first flight was made in 1945 and was withdrawn from active service only in 1975. It has participated in numerous conflicts proving its validity in Korea and Vietnam. Characterized by great maneuverability at low speed, it was able to carry an impressive war load of more than 3,500 Kg. Optimized for ground attack missions, it was equipped with robust armor to minimize the damage of enemy fire from the ground. France employed more than 100 Skyraiders. Many of these took part in the Algerian War, replacing the old T-6 Texan aircraft as anti-guerrilla aircraft and close support. At the time of their decommissioning, several Skyraiders were resold to the air forces of former French colonies such as Chad and Gabon.
