Diecast Aircraft Information

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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA1419
Douglas A-4Q "Skyhawk"
A-314, flown by Lt. Marcelo Gustavo Marquez
ARMADA, Falklands, May 1982

Argentina was the first country with Skyhawks outside of the U.S.. 50 surplus A-4Bs were
ordered by the Argentine Air Force. The aircraft were refurbished and designated A-4P
with 25 planes being delivered in October 1966 and the last 25 in 1970. The first planes
were powered by 7700 lb.s.t. Wright J65-W-16A engines, had new ejection seats and lift
spoilers with vortex generators on top of the flaps normally used on the A-4F. The pair of
20-mm cannons with 100 rounds per gun was retained but no Sidewinder missiles.

On May 21, 1982, during the Falkland/Malvinas War, three Argentine A-4Q Skyhawks
from 3 Escuadrilla de Caza y Ataque attacked HMS Ardent. The A-4Qs normally
operated from the aircraft carrier “25 de Mayo” but this operation was launched from a
ground base. Several bombs hit HMS Ardent but during their escape all 3 aircraft were
shot down by Sea Harriers. Two of the pilots managed to bail out but the third aircraft A-
314 flown by Lt. Marcelo Gustavo Marquez burst into flames in mid-air and he was killed.

Specifications A-4B
A-4Q were rebuilt A-4Bs with altered slats, flaps and
additional hard-points and a few other minor changes

Wing Span: 27 ft 6 in
Length: 39 ft 5 in
Height: 15 ft

Weight: 20,000 lbs (loaded)

Maximum Speed: 664 mph
Service Ceiling: 47,900 ft
Range: 1,160 miles

Engine:
Originally (1) 7700 lb.s.t. Wright J65-W-16A engine later
upgraded to
(1) Wright J65-W-20 turbojet, 8,400 lbs thrust

Crew: 1

True 1/72 scale
Professionally painted
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions
Optional armament has been provided
Canopy displays open or closed
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable

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