Tamiya 61058 - 1/48 Douglas A-1 Skyraider US Navy  [61058]

About Douglas A-1H Skyraider U.S. Navy

During 1943 the U.S. Bureau of Aeronautics thought to combine the tasks of torpedo bomber and dive-bomber into one. A few aircraft manufacturers, such as for instance Douglas and Martin, were requested to produce a large, single-seat assault aircraft. In line with the requirement, Douglas Skyraider, was developed by Douglas Aircraft Business, Inc.
The growth ended up being were only available in early July 1944, and all night efforts of engineers made the very first prototype's first flight possible already on March 18, 1945. Despite the little while associated with development, flight studies proved the airframe's trip faculties satisfactory and the aircraft ended up being rated extremely highly. In-may 1945 a page of intent for 598 manufacturing had been signed. The name "Skyraider" had been officially approved for the aircraft in February of the following 12 months, and the distribution to units had been started by the end of the identical year. The Skyraider ended up being powered by Wright R3350 radial engine yielding 2,800 hp and equipped with three large dive brake system in the fuselage.

The Skyraider had several types, from the AD-1 to AD-7, recording grand total number of production in excess of 3,000. Included in this, AD-6 ended up being probably the most produced variant. The advertisement designation for the Skyraider was changed in 1962, and the AD-6 became the A-1H. Noted for its durability and a sizable capacity for external shops, the Skyraider was well liked by its pilots and crewmen.