RA-5C Vigilant Clean
RA-5C Vigilant Clean
Detailed 1-200 scale 3D printed jet representing the RA-5C Vigilant Clean configuration shown in this listing.
Available Scales
- 1-200
- 1-300
- 1-285 Print on Demand
- 1-144 Print on Demand
Historical Context
The RA-5C Vigilante was used extensively by the U.S. Navy for high-speed, tactical reconnaissance during the Vietnam War, operating from aircraft carriers in the Gulf of Tonkin. It served with eight squadrons in Southeast Asia, conducting post-strike reconnaissance missions. The RA-5C also saw limited service during the Cold War in other roles, including potential surveillance missions.
Key Areas of Operation:
- Vietnam War: The primary theater of operation, providing surveillance and battle damage assessment from 1964 until the mid-1970s.
- Carrier-Based: Operated from U.S. Navy aircraft carriers deployed in the Gulf of Tonkin.
- International Presence: Deployed on aircraft carriers worldwide during the Cold War for reconnaissance purposes.
The aircraft was often escorted by F-4 Phantoms during reconnaissance missions due to its high-speed and unarmed nature. The RA-5C was designed for Mach 2 speeds and was a crucial intelligence-gathering tool for identifying, for example, the "Hanoi Hilton" POW camp.
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
About Flight Deck Decals 3D Prints
Flight Deck Decals 3D prints are created for gamers and modelers who expect exquisite detail, highest quality, and models that are ready to paint and put on the table.
- Most aircraft are available in 1-300, 1-285, 1-200, and 1-144 scales
- Printed using Flight Deck Decals' premium proprietary resin, created specifically for miniature aircraft
- Excellent paint and primer adhesion compared with many lower-cost resins
- Produced on high-resolution 8K or greater resin printers for exceptional detail and smooth layer reproduction
- Fine, crisp surface detail with clean panel lines and scale-appropriate features
- Carefully printed and inspected with the same attention to detail that has defined Flight Deck Decals for more than 10 years
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For more than a decade, the goal has remained the same: provide fellow hobbyists with the highest-quality decals and 3D printed miniatures available.
