Revell EA-6A 1/48
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 1:54 pm
I have been waiting for this GB for a long time. My entry is the Revell EA-6A.
I plan on doing this build on the Skunkmodels 1/48 carrier deck, with blast shield (still in transit from the China). I also decided to replace the kit decals with a set from Impact Models. Please read on for some interesting info about this aircraft.
The Marine Corp’s first production aircraft dedicated to Electronic Warfare entered service with VMCJ-2 in December 1965 and was deployed to Vietnam in October 1966 where it saw continuing service with VMCJ-1 throughout that conflict. Twenty seven of these two-place, twin engine, carrier capable variants of the Grumman USN/USMC A-6A attack aircraft were delivered.
The EA-6A is recognized as the premier U.S. tactical ECM support aircraft in the Vietnam era employing a full spectrum receiving system integrated with up to 20 steerable high power radar jammers housed in 5 external pods, two chaff dispensing pods, and a state-of- the art communications jammer. It was capable of carrying the Shrike anti-radiation missile but did not employ the Shrike in Vietnam due to limitations of the missile.
The EA-6A was the first aircraft employed in a modified ECM escort role, escorting USMC A-6A’s attacking heavily defended targets at night deep in North Vietnam. It was instrumental in reducing losses of Navy and USMC attack and reconnaissance aircraft to SA-2 surface-to-air missiles and radar controlled AAA, and was a key ECM support platform for the Linebacker I & II B-52 raids that ended the NVN air war. Indicative of its performance against the NVN air defenses, none of the Air Force reconnaissance drones were lost when supported by the EA-6A despite flying alone on prescribed routes without maneuvering .
Specifications
Length: 55' 6'" 16.9 m
Height: 15' 6" 4.7 m
Wingspan: 53' 0" 16.1 m
Wingarea: 529.0 sq ft 49.1 sq m
Empty Weight: 27,769 lb 12,593 kg
Gross Weight: 41,715 lb 18,918 kg
Max Weight: 54,571 lb 24,748 kg
Propulsion
No. of Engines: 2
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6
Thrust (each): 8,500 lb 3,854 kg
Performance
Range: 2,021 miles 3,254 km
Cruise Speed: 472 mph 760 km/h 410 kt
Max Speed: 631 mph 1,016 km/h 549 kt
Climb: 6,550 ft/min 1,996 m/min
Ceiling: 37,800 ft 11,521 m
Info from Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association
Thanks for looking.
I plan on doing this build on the Skunkmodels 1/48 carrier deck, with blast shield (still in transit from the China). I also decided to replace the kit decals with a set from Impact Models. Please read on for some interesting info about this aircraft.
The Marine Corp’s first production aircraft dedicated to Electronic Warfare entered service with VMCJ-2 in December 1965 and was deployed to Vietnam in October 1966 where it saw continuing service with VMCJ-1 throughout that conflict. Twenty seven of these two-place, twin engine, carrier capable variants of the Grumman USN/USMC A-6A attack aircraft were delivered.
The EA-6A is recognized as the premier U.S. tactical ECM support aircraft in the Vietnam era employing a full spectrum receiving system integrated with up to 20 steerable high power radar jammers housed in 5 external pods, two chaff dispensing pods, and a state-of- the art communications jammer. It was capable of carrying the Shrike anti-radiation missile but did not employ the Shrike in Vietnam due to limitations of the missile.
The EA-6A was the first aircraft employed in a modified ECM escort role, escorting USMC A-6A’s attacking heavily defended targets at night deep in North Vietnam. It was instrumental in reducing losses of Navy and USMC attack and reconnaissance aircraft to SA-2 surface-to-air missiles and radar controlled AAA, and was a key ECM support platform for the Linebacker I & II B-52 raids that ended the NVN air war. Indicative of its performance against the NVN air defenses, none of the Air Force reconnaissance drones were lost when supported by the EA-6A despite flying alone on prescribed routes without maneuvering .
Specifications
Length: 55' 6'" 16.9 m
Height: 15' 6" 4.7 m
Wingspan: 53' 0" 16.1 m
Wingarea: 529.0 sq ft 49.1 sq m
Empty Weight: 27,769 lb 12,593 kg
Gross Weight: 41,715 lb 18,918 kg
Max Weight: 54,571 lb 24,748 kg
Propulsion
No. of Engines: 2
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6
Thrust (each): 8,500 lb 3,854 kg
Performance
Range: 2,021 miles 3,254 km
Cruise Speed: 472 mph 760 km/h 410 kt
Max Speed: 631 mph 1,016 km/h 549 kt
Climb: 6,550 ft/min 1,996 m/min
Ceiling: 37,800 ft 11,521 m
Info from Marine Corps Aviation Reconnaissance Association
Thanks for looking.
just kidding though, the carrier deck looks amazing, those figures will really add a bit of spice to the deck.
