Zoukei Mura SWS23 1/32 Douglas AD-6 (A-1H) Skyraider Attack Aircraft

The Skyraider's wings did not require laminar flow wings due to its role as a carrier-based attack aircraft, and they were designed to be foldable because of the limited space on the deck. Additionally, the purpose was to create a carrier-based single-seat attack aircraft capable of performing both dive bomber and torpedo bomber missions. Therefore, it was designed to carry a greater variety of armaments outboard. It had as many as 15 pylons, one under the fuselage and seven under each of the main wings, giving it the largest payload of any single-engine, reciprocating attack aircraft. Based on the SWS concept of 'reproducing realistic aircraft with plastic, the magic material,' this kit faithfully reproduces the cross-sectional shape of the wings and the movable folding mechanism, just like the real aircraft. This is the carrier-based aircraft! Please enjoy its abundant power to the fullest.

Features
- Plastic Model Kit (including 2-color molded parts, clear and grey)
- Total Parts: 480
- Included Items: Decal x4 sheet, Masking seal x1 sheet

The rounded upper surface of the fuselage leading from the nose and the angular cross-sectional shape that narrows slightly from behind the main wings are astonishing internal structures that can be understood while assembling the aircraft. The internal bulkheads of the fuselage and the ribbed expression of the inner walls of the outer panels are also unique to the SWS.
Additionally, the weight of the Skyraider was reduced by fitting all 365 gallons (1,382 liters) of in-flight fuel into a single fuel tank behind the cockpit. The SWS kit faithfully reproduces the internal structures of the aircraft, demonstrating Heinemann's design philosophy of keeping the weight as light as possible.
As you would expect, the kit includes the radio and other auxiliary equipment. The dive brake, one of the Skyraider's unique features, has been beautifully recreated as movable parts (Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee)

The three dive brakes (air brakes) on the sides and underside of the fuselage behind the wings are movable. These are mainly used for deceleration during dive bombing. Normally, on propeller-driven aircraft, they were mounted on the underside of the wings, but at the speed of the Skyraider, the wing brakes did not have enough braking power, and there were concerns about buffeting (vibration of the aircraft in flight) and poor manoeuvrability, so another was added on the underside of the fuselage.The changes to trim and manoeuvrability caused by this were kept to a minimum. Though being a reciprocating attack aircraft, with its high mobility, small size, and light weight, It could shoot down MiG-17 jet fighters even in an era of jet aircrafts. It was the most sophisticated reciprocating attack aircraft and remained in the service of many pilots and maintainers for many years.