Trumpeter 1/32 A-1D AD-4 Skyraider Aircraft 2252

The Douglas A-1 Skyraider was designed during WWII as the new generation torpedo/bomber. Following the war plans were changed with the Navy adapting the Skyraider as a new all-around strike aircraft. The AD-4 was the largest production variant of the family with a new 2700 horse power R-3350-26WA engine, strengthened windshield to protect against ground fire, two extra guns, an autopilot and a new arresting hook. The AD-4 were renamed as A-1D with the new nomenclature of the US Navy in 1962. 127003) USMC, VMA-324, AD-4B(A-1D), 2, LX(BuNo. « less