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1:48 DOUGLAS SKYRAIDER AD-6 (A-1H)

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1:48 Douglas Skyraider AD-6 (A-1H)
Item #61058

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About Douglas A-1H Skyraider U.S. Navy
During 1943 the U.S. Bureau of Aeronautics considered to combine
the tasks of torpedo bomber and dive-bomber into one. Several
aircraft manufacturers, such as Douglas and Martin, were
requested to develop a large, single-seat attack aircraft.
According to the requirement, Douglas Skyraider, was developed by
Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc. The development was started in
early July 1944, and all night efforts of engineers made the
first prototype's first flight possible already on March 18,
1945. Despite the short period of the development, flight trials
proved the airframe's flight characteristics satisfactory and the
aircraft was rated very highly. In May 1945 a letter of intent
for 598 production was signed. The name "Skyraider" was
officially approved for the aircraft in February of the following
year, and the distribution to units was started at the end of
the same year. The Skyraider was powered by Wright R3350 radial
engine yielding 2,800 horsepower and equipped with three large
dive brakes on the fuselage.

The Skyraider had a number of types, from the AD-1 to AD-7,
recording grand total number of production of more than 3,000.
Among them, AD-6 was the most produced variant. The AD
designation for the Skyraider was changed in 1962, and the AD-6
became the A-1H. Noted for its durability and a large capacity
for external stores, the Skyraider was well liked by its pilots
and crewmen.

Suggested Paint Colors

AS-12 - Bare Metal Silver
AS-16 - Light Gray (USAF)
AS-20 - Insignia White (USN)
AS-6 - Olive Drab (USAAF)
TS-44 - Brilliant Blue
X-1 - Black
X-10 - Gun Metal
X-11 - Chrome Silver
X-18 - Semi Gloss Black
X-2 - White
X-28 - Park Green
X-5 - Green
X-7 - Red
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-10 - Flat Brown
XF-15 - Flat Flesh
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-24 - Dark Grey
XF-3 - Flat Yellow
XF-51 - Khaki Drab
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-61 - Dark Green
XF-63 - German Grey
XF-7 - Flat Red