World War III: Team Yankee – Israeli Skyhawk Fighter Flight
Dominate the skies and support your ground forces with the Israeli Skyhawk Fighter Flight for World War III: Team Yankee. A proven and adaptable aircraft, the A-4 Skyhawk served as a mainstay of the Israeli Air Force for decades, delivering precision ground strikes and close air support with deadly effectiveness.
Product Info:
This set allows you to field an Israeli A-4 Skyhawk Fighter Flight, adding powerful air support to your Team Yankee forces.
Includes:
– 2x Resin and Metal A-4 Skyhawk Aircraft
– 2x Plastic Flight Stands
– 4x Rare-Earth Magnets
– 1x Decal Sheet
– 1x Unit Card
– Supplied unpainted and unassembled
About the Aircraft:
Originally designed as a U.S. Navy carrier-based attack aircraft, the A-4 Skyhawk became a cornerstone of Israeli air power. First used in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the Skyhawk proved ideal for low-level strike missions and close air support. Israeli modifications included replacing the standard 20mm Colt Mk.12 cannons with French DEFA 30mm guns, significantly enhancing its punch. By the 1980s, it remained a key aircraft in the reserve squadrons, such as the famed 147 Squadron, carrying a wide array of munitions—from cluster bombs to napalm.
In-Game Role:
In World War III: Team Yankee, the Skyhawk Fighter Flight provides versatile air strike capability, perfect for breaking entrenched enemy positions or neutralizing advancing armour. Its mix of speed, firepower, and payload flexibility makes it a dependable and cost-effective choice for Israeli commanders seeking to dominate both air and ground engagements.
