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RA-5C Vigilante
The RA-5C was developed in parallel with
the A-5B, and first flew on 30 June 1962. The RA-5C incorporated all the
new features of the A-5B, such as the humpback fuselage, the big flaps,
and the leading-edge BLC system. The new BLC scheme proved a little
tricky, as it required more engine power. As the RA-5C was substantially
heavier than the A-5A, this meant that once the BLC system was engaged
the aircraft lost power and tended to drop abruptly. The major
difference from the A-5B was the RA-5C's equipment?The TV camera under
the nose became part of the reconnaissance suite, but most of the gear
was carried in a long slender canoe" on the bottom of the aircraft's
fuselage and running from the nose gear back towards the tail. The RA-5C
entered fleet service in 1964. 43 RA-5Cs were built, following the 12
A-5Bs that had been completed as RA-5Cs. After this batch of 43 was
completed, the 43 surviving A-5As and A-5Bs were rebuilt to RA-5C
standard, and the production line was shut down. The RA-5C proved so
useful in Vietnam that the Navy ordered 46 more RA-5Cs in 1968. Only 36
were actually completed, however, with the last rolling off the
production line in August 1970. This final batch featured J-79-GE-10
engines with 79.46 kN (8,100 kgp / 17,860 lbf) afterburning thrust, as
well as a leading-edge wing extension trailing back from the air
intakes, plus slightly modified air intakes. By this time, the RA-5C had
plenty of power and it was no longer such a handful on carrier deck
landings Specifications RA-5C Vigilante Type: carrier-based long-range
reconnaissance aircraft Powerplant: 2 8101-kg(17,860lb) afterburning
thrust General Electric J79-GE-10 turboets Performance: max speed?Mach
2.1 operational ceiling?14,750 m (48,400 ft) range?4828 km (3,000 miles)
Weights: empty?17009 kg (37498 lbs) max take-off weight?29937 kg
(66,000 lbs) Dimensions: span?16.15m (53ft) length?23.32m (76.5ft):
Item No : 02809
Item Name : RA-5C Vigilante
Bar Code : 6922803628097
Scale : 1:48
Item Type : Static Aircraft
Model Brief : Length: 475mm Wingspan: 336.7mm
Total Parts : 237pcs
Metal Parts : n/a
Photo Etched Parts : n/a
Film Parts : instrument panel
Resin Parts : n/a
Total Sprues : 8pcs sprues plus re-sensor canoe and tail cone
Paint Schemes : RA-5C, BuNo.151726, of RVAH-5 USS America (CVN-66):
Released Date : n/a
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