Skyhawk A4-C with Fuel tanks

This is an ErikGen design. We are an approved printer for EriKGen designs. His exquisite STLs can be purchased and self printed here: EriKGen Designs
 
Please note: 1-200 & 1-144 scale prints will receive 3 fuel probes. We do not ship probes for 1-300 or 1-285 scale prints. The are just too small, thin, and break easily. I use a bristle from a brush for my models as they are much more flexible. for 1-200 scale I use a "cut to length" piece of jewelry brass/copper wire from the craft store. 
 
The Argentine Air Force (FAA) operated the A-4C Skyhawk as a key strike fighter,, heavily utilizing them during the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas War. Acquired in 1975, the A-4C variant was part of a larger fleet of secondhand A-4B/C models that, despite lacking modern avionics and facing maintenance challenges, severely damaged several Royal Navy vessels. 
 
Key Historical Aspects of Argentinian A-4C Skyhawks:
Acquisition: 25 A-4C Skyhawks were purchased by the Argentine Air Force in 1975 to complement the earlier 50 A-4B/P models acquired starting in 1966.
Falklands War (1982):
The A-4Cs, primarily operated by Grupo 4 de Caza from San Julián, flew dangerous, low-level missions against the British Task Force.
They were crucial in attacking Royal Navy ships, including contributing to the damage of HMS Invincible.
During the conflict, several A-4Cs were lost to Sea Harriers, surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), and anti-aircraft fire.
Operational Role: Known as "Scooters," they were preferred for their speed and small size, which helped them evade detection by flying low, often hiding in the radar clutter of islands like Pebble Island.
Retirement: The original A-4C and A-4B models were officially retired from active service on March 15, 1999, replaced by the upgraded A-4AR Fightinghawk. 
 
The A-4C was distinct from the Navy's A-4Q, which was also used in the 1982 conflict. Despite heavy losses, the Argentine A-4 fleet proved to be a formidable adversary during the conflict.