IAF A-4 Skyhawk "Ayit" M/N with Fuel Tanks
IAF A-4 Skyhawk "Ayit" M/N with Fuel Tanks
Detailed 1-200 scale 3D printed jet representing the Israeli Air Force with external fuel tanks.
Available Scales
1-200
1-300
1-285 Print on Demand
1-144 Print on Demand
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. They are just too small, thin, and break easily. I use a brush bristle for my models as they are much more flexible. for 1-200 scale I use a "cut to length" piece of jewelry brass/copper 26 gauge wire from the craft store.
Historical Context
The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, known in Israeli service as the Ayit (“Eagle”), became one of the Israeli Air Force's most heavily used light attack aircraft. Israel began receiving Skyhawks in 1967, including A-4H and later A-4N variants.
The Ayit's small size, rugged construction and useful weapons load made it highly effective for close air support and battlefield strike missions.
Key Aspects of the A-4 Ayit History:
Development and Origin: The Skyhawk was designed by Douglas as a lightweight carrier attack aircraft and adapted by Israel with local avionics and weapons changes.
Military and Combat Operations:
War of Attrition: Israeli Skyhawks flew intensive strike missions against Egyptian positions.
Yom Kippur War – 1973: Ayit units conducted large numbers of battlefield-support and interdiction missions and suffered significant losses to dense air defenses.
Lebanon: The Skyhawk remained in combat use in later Israeli operations before transitioning mainly to training duties.
Foreign Operators: The wider A-4 family served with many air forces and navies, while Israel operated locally configured A-4H/A-4N versions under the Ayit name.
Upgrades and Retirement: Israeli Skyhawks received repeated avionics and survivability upgrades and later served as advanced trainers. The type was finally retired from Israeli service in 2015.
Design and Armament: Single-seat light attack aircraft with two 20 mm cannon and multiple hardpoints for bombs, rockets, missiles and external 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
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