January 24, 2024
Navy A2D Skyshark Douglas Aircraft Factory model
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You are bidding on a 1/48 scale factory presentation model of the Douglas Aircraft A2D. Model measures approx 11 in length x 12 in wingspan. The propellers rotate. One blade was broken at the root and repaired. This model was displayed but has been in storage since 1980. It is in good condition except for minor abrasion on the wing bottom and the propeller repair. Acrylic stand has very little age yellowing. Sold as is.The Douglas A2D Skyshark evolved from the AD (A-1) Skyraider. The airframe was enlarged to accept an allison XT40-A-2 turbo-prop engine. The 5,100 shaft-horsepower XT40 was composed of a pair of Allison T-38s driving contra-rotating propellers through a common gearbox. Two prototype and ten pre-production A2Ds were built, but the last four were not flown. The first XA2D-1 flight was made at Edwards Air Force Base on May 26, 1950. XA2D-1 BuNo 122987 and A2D-1 BuNo 125480 were lost in crashes. Problems with the XT40 engine resulted in the cancellation of the Skyshark program. . The only known surviving Skyshark was restored for static display by Pacific Fighters at the airport at Idaho Falls, Idaho , and remains there as of April 2010. Shipping & handling to be calculated - Buyers prederence plus $1.00 handling. Weight approx 4 lbs. Recommend USPS Priority mail.
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