Bandai
The A-7E differed from the A-7A and A-7B in many respects and was closer to the Air Force A-7D than any of the earlier Navy variants.
The A-7E was powered by a naval version of the 15,000 lb Allison/Rolls-Royce TF41-A-2 non-afterburning turbofan engines, giving the A-7E a top speed of 693 mph at sea level.
Armament included the same General Electric M61A1 Vulcan cannon as the A-7D.
Ammunition for the Vulcan is carried in a 1,000-round drum mounted in the fuselage behind the cockpit, with the rounds delivered to the gun via a flexible chute.
In addition to the M61, the A-7E can carry the AIM-9 Sidewinder AAM, the AGM-65A Maverick, the AGM-45 Shrike, the AGM-84 Harpoon, and the AGM-88A Harm.
The A-7E is also rated to carry nuclear weapons.
The A-7E entered fleet service with VA-174 Hellrazors. The A-7E entered combat over Southeast Asia with VA-81 Sunliners and VA-83 Rampagers aboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59) as part of Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17).
Plastic model kit
- Photo-etched parts and film included
- Decals for 2 versions
Scale 1:32
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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