RA-5C Vigilante Model Airplane
Our RA-5C Vigilante Model Airplane is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our RA-5C Vigilante Model Airplane is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. The RA-5C Vigilante Model Airplane's parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This RA-5 C Vigilante Model Plane will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality. This elegant RA-5 C Vigilante Model Plane is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.
RA-5C Vigilante History
Designated A3J-1, the Vigilante first entered squadron service in June 1961, replacing the A-3 Skywarrior in the heavy attack role. All variants of the Vigilante were built at North American Aviation's facility at Port Columbus Airport in Columbus, Ohio. Under the Tri-Services Designation plan implemented in September 1962, the Vigilante was redesignated A-5. The reconnaissance version, originally AJ3-3P, became the RA-5C.
The first RA-5Cs were delivered to the Replacement Air Group (RAG)/Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS), Reconnaissance Attack Squadron THREE (RVAH-3) at NAS Sanford in July 1963. Under the cognizance of Reconnaissance Attack Wing ONE, ten RA-5C squadrons were ultimately commissioned. All but RVAH-3 routinely deployed to the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Western Pacific aboard various aircraft carriers.
Eight of ten squadrons of RA-5C Vigilantes also saw extensive service in Vietnam starting in August 1964, carrying out hazardous medium-level reconnaissance missions. Although fast and agile, 18 RA-5Cs were lost in combat. Nine more were lost in operational accidents while serving with Task Force 77. Due in part to these combat losses, 36 additional RA-5C aircraft were built from 1968 to 1970 as attrition replacements.
Despite the Vigilante's useful service, it was expensive and complex to operate. With the end of the Vietnam War, disestablishment of RVAH squadrons began in 1974, with the last one, RVAH-7, completing their final deployment to the Western Pacific aboard USS Ranger in 1979.
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Our "Made to Order" line consists of aircraft, ships, helicopters, space craft, plaques, and other models that we commence production on once we receive your order. These models are made to match the image you see here using blueprints and specs on-hand in our production facility. Production & Delivery time for a Made To Order model is approximately 12-14 weeks.
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*Alteration on the design such as change of paint schemes and markings or embodied features on our models occurs at any time. Detachable stand is included with the model which may vary from the photo.
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