A-5 Vigilante Bomber

The North American A-5 Vigilante was developed as a supersonic carrier-based nuclear attack aircraft. Its large size and advanced systems represented an ambitious naval strike concept, but the original bombing role proved short-lived as naval strategy changed. Reconnaissance derivatives, designated RA-5C, became the better-known operational form during the Vietnam War. A bomber configuration is therefore distinct from a reconnaissance aircraft, rather than assigning every Vigilante the equipment and missions of the later photo-reconnaissance fleet.

The aircraft’s unusual internal bomb-ejection concept proved troublesome in practice. Reconnaissance conversions became especially important, with RA-5C crews using the fast airframe to collect imagery over dangerous areas during the Vietnam War.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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