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Scale 1:32   Length 14.5"   Wingspan 18.5"

Photography by Action Asia Photo
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In 1963, the U.S. Air Force began a program to modify the Navy's AD-5 Skyraider for service in Vietnam and re-designated it theA-1E. The aircraft's middle compartment could be readily equipped with passenger seats, facilities for litters or provisions for carrying heavy cargo.

Further development resulted in the A-1H (AD-6 under old designation system) and also the A-1J (AD-7). Unlike the A-1E, the A-1H & A-1J were single seat attack aircraft.

Because of their ability to carry large bomb loads, absorb heavy ground fire and fly for long periods at low altitude, the A-1E's, -H's and -J's were particularly well suited for close support missions.  Four 20-mm guns were installed in the wings. The aircraft was equipped to carry various combinations of bombs, rockets, mines, gun pods, and other stores on external wing stations. For long range missions, the airplane was be equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks internally as well as externally.

The A-1H (AD-6) and A-1J (AD-7) were the final versions of the Skyraider.

Length:       39 ft
Wingspan:  50 ft  (24 ft with wings folded)
Weight:       25,000 lbs max takeoff
Speed:         271 knots at 12,000 ft max; Cruise 240 mph
Range:        2650 nautical miles w/1,288 gallons of fuel
Ceiling:       24,900 ft. (500 ft/min, combat weight)
Engine:      Wright R-3350 Cyclone radial of 2,700 hp equipped with a single stage, two speed supercharger
Armament: Four 20mm cannons and a wide assortment of bombs, rockets, mines, grenades, flares and gun pods

Related Links
The Able Dogs
The Official Website of the A-1 Skyraider Association