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Hobby Boss: 1:48 TA-7C Corsair II
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30.99€
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The Vought A-7 Corsair II is a light attack aircraft, adapted to operate from aircraft carriers. Its history begins in February 1964, when Vought (now LTV Aerospace) was tasked with developing the design of a new deck aircraft for the US Navy, intended to replace the A-4 Skyhawk, with a greater payload and range. The project was developed on the basis of the F-8 Crusader, adapting it for subsonic flights. The flight of the prototype A-7 took place in 1965, and serial production began a year later. The Corsair II resembles the silhouette of the Crusader, but the wing wedge angle did not change, which was redesigned, increasing the number of suspension nodes to 6, and - in addition to flaps and ailerons - saws and aerofoils, a device for hydraulic wing folding was also used. was introduced. The structure was largely unified with the Crusader, using many ready-made elements. The main versions are: A-7E (fighter attack), A-7H (land version), A-7K (new avionics, in service since 1980). A-7 Corsair II aircraft were used in large-scale combat in the Vietnam War and in the air attack on Libya in 1986. They were also exported, min. to Greece and Portugal. Technical data: Top speed: 1100 km/h; Rate of climb 67 m/s, maximum ceiling 16000 m, maximum range: 4600 km, fixed armament: 2 20mm Mk.12 cannons, lifting capacity: up to 6800 kg.