{"product_id":"icm-1-48-o-2a-late-production-usaf-observation-aircraft-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/48 O-2A (Late Production) USAF Observation Aircraft Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the ICM 1\/48 O-2A (Late Production) USAF Observation Aircraft Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the civilian version, the Skymaster was a low-cost twin-engine piston-powered aircraft, with one engine in the nose of the aircraft and a second engine in the rear of the fuselage. The push-pull configuration meant a simpler single-engine operating procedure due to centerline thrust compared to the common low-wing mounting of most twin engine light planes, and also allowed for a high wing, providing clear observation below and behind the aircraft. During the Vietnam War, the Skymaster was intended to be replaced in the forward air control (FAC) mission by the OV-10 Bronco, but the O-2A maintained a night mission role after the OV-10’s introduction due to the OV-10’s high level of cockpit illumination, rendering night reconnaissance impractical. The O-2 was phased out completely after additional OV-10 night upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first O-2 flew in January 1967 and the plane went into production shortly thereafter, with the USAF taking delivery in March 1967. A total of 532 O-2s were built in two variants for the USAF by 1970. The O-2A served as a FAC aircraft with the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, while the O-2B was equipped with loudspeakers and a leaflet dispenser for use in the psychological operations (PSYOPS) role. Several USAF O-2 aircraft were later transferred to and operated by the former VNAF South Vietnamese Air Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Vietnam War, the O-2 continued to operate with both U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard units well into the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockets, flares, 7.62mm mini-gun pods or other light ordnance hung on four wing pylons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 210-hp Continental 10-360s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 199 mph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCruising speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144 mph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,060 miles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19,300 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 ft. 2 in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 ft. 5 in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,900 lbs. loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-aside-section sku\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tit\"\u003eITEM NUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003e48292\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-aside-section size\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tit\"\u003eSCALE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003e1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-aside-section\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tit\"\u003eDATE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003e09.03.2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-aside-section\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tit\"\u003eTIME PERIOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003eAfter 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-aside-section marker_variations\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tit\"\u003eMARKINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003eCessna 0-2 A Skymaster, U.S. Air Force s\/n 68-11067, Forward Air Control, Laos, 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-aside-section marker_variations_2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003eCessna О-2А Skymaster, U.S. Air Force s\/n 68-10999, Fit Lt David Robson (RAAF), 19th TAAS USAF, Vung Tau, Vietnam, 1969\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-aside-section marker_variations_3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003eCessna 0-2 A Skymaster, U.S. Air Force s\/n 68-11013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-aside-section size_mm\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tit\"\u003eMODEL SIZE (LENGTH X WIDTH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003e185 х 242 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-aside-section box_size\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tit\"\u003eBOX SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003e294 x 230 x 58 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-aside-section detals_count\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tit\"\u003eNUMBER OF DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003e196\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41992983576611,"sku":"ICM48292","price":65.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2115\/8947\/files\/icm-1-48-o-2a-late-production-usaf-observation-aircraft-plastic-model-kit-1227040145.jpg?v=1773316732","url":"https:\/\/hobbytechtoys.com.au\/products\/icm-1-48-o-2a-late-production-usaf-observation-aircraft-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hobbytech Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}