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Rafi Ben-Shahar
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Hasegawa 1/48 A-4E/H IDF

September 9, 2024 · in Aviation · · 14 · 193

Early variants used in the included the E and H models. The H variant had an upgraded J-52 engine together with improved avionics and 30mm guns instead of the 20mm guns. In addition, a rear cover on the engine exhaust pipe was installed to reduce heat signature and absorb blast damage form heat seeking missiles, such as the SA-7.

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  1. Beautiful work. Thanks for posting pix of this excellent model.

  2. Fantastic job, superb painting and weathering, Rafi! Love all these sub-type details!

  3. Nice Skyhawks, Rafi. The H is an interesting variant.

  4. Great looking Skyhawks. Loving the IDF content! I have Col Dotans Skyhawk in my stash.

  5. Superb build of this Skyhawk, Rafi @blackmopane
    A top build in this scheme and all those details.

  6. Wow Rafi @blackmopane, that is some amazing work! Can you tell me which paints you used, I'm going to be starting on a Kfir soon...

  7. Excellent paintwork on this one!

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