Hobby Master HA1411 1:72 A-4M Skyhawk VMA-214 "Blacksheep"

Hobby Master HA1411 1:72 A-4M Skyhawk VMA-214 "Blacksheep" The McDonnell Douglas A-4M was designed specifically for the Marine requirements and was chosen over the Ling-Temco Vought A-7. The new A-4M engine was an updated version of the J52 that was rated at 11,200 lb.s.t. This was a huge 20 percent increase in power with only a 1 percent increase in the engines weight. Douglas also added smokeless burner cans to reduce the amount of visible exhaust and all this was done without increasing fuel consumption. A new electrical power generator provided 60 percent more energy so a self-contained engine starter was added. The pilot was given a larger canopy that was three inches wider and greatly increased his all round view. A drag chute was provided to help with landing on short airstrips. A new re-fueling probe that was canted out was added so it wouldn’t interfere with the target-acquisition system. A new IFF antenna was needed so the A-4M tail was squared off. The new M model first fle