Revell/Monogram 1/48 AC-47 Vietnam Gunship Aircraft Kit (85-5615)
A huge and highly detailed model kit to build a model of the AC-47 gunship aircraft, flown by the USAF in Vietnam. Interior detailing parts are supplied, including mini-guns, ballistic blankets, flare boxes, crew seats and ammunition cans. Decals are included for two specific aircraft.
53 C-47 transports were convereted for use as gunships. These AC-47Ds were fitted with three 7.63mm mini-guns which could fire 6000 rounds per minute. Typically 16,500 rounds were carried, plus 48 Mk.24 MOD3 flares with 2 million candle power, 3 minute burn.
Skill level 2, 118 pieces. Finished model measures 406mm length, 600mm wingspan.
Paints colours required, Aluminium, Dark green, Flat black, Green, Gun metal, Semi-gloss black, Tan, Yellow and a zinc chromate colour. | |