Description

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KA-6D INTRUDER

TypeBombers and reconnaissance aircrafts

CountryUnited States

SKILL3

Model Dim.23,0 cm

Box Dim.345 x 242 x 48 mm

COLORS INSTRUCTIONS SHEET –SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS

The A-6 Intruder entered service in the mid-60s as ground attack carrier based aircraft to replace the outdated planes as the propeller-driven A-1 Skyraiderandthe A-3 Skywarrior.The Grumman Corporation developed and designedthe A-6A, based on U.S. Navy specifications, a twin jet-engine all-weather medium attack aircraft able to operate from the American aircraft carriers.The Intruderwas characterized by a sturdy and robustfuselage andbythe two side by side seats cabin configurationfor the pilot and the weapons officer.To satisfy the U.S. Navy operative needsof havinga tanker aircraft providing aerial refueling support to strike aircrafts,in1970 the K-A6D version was born. Directly derived from the A-6A airframe, the K-A6D was fitted with an internal hose and reel refueling package and with the adoption of extra underwing pylon tanks.