{"product_id":"ra-5c-vigilante-150839","title":"RA-5C Vigilante 150839","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/A-5_RA-5C_hero01_480x269_c1b91ecd-c265-4ef6-be76-f247a71557ed.jpg?v=1715611320\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the transformative journey of the North American RA-5C Vigilante, originally designed as the carrier-based A-5 supersonic bomber, and later redesigned as a reconnaissance aircraft that played a pivotal role during the Vietnam War. The legacy of BuNo 150839 continues as RA-5C Vigilante PlaneTags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about it on our blog: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"RA-5C Vigilante: The Transformation From Bomber to Spy\" href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/blogs\/planetags-blog\/ra-5c-vigilante-the-transformation-from-bomber-to-spy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e RA-5C Vigilante: The Transformation From Bomber to Spy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/A-5_RA-5C_hero02B_480x269_80f2fc19-d930-4beb-9725-44830012670e.jpg?v=1715611729\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBureau Number (BuNo) 150839 was delivered to the U.S. Navy in February 1964 and actively served until 1970. Throughout its service life, it was assigned to various units such as VAH-3 Heavy Attack Squadron Three, RVAH-11 Reconnaissance Attack Heavy, RVAH-1, RVAH-3, and RVAH-13. This aircraft also saw duty aboard several aircraft carriers, including the USS Ranger, USS America, USS Enterprise, USS Forrestal, and USS Saratoga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RA-5C was equipped with a \"canoe\" under its fuselage, containing advanced reconnaissance gear like SLAR (Side Looking Airborne Radar), various photo cameras, and infrared and low-light sensors, along with passive electronic countermeasures for intercepting data from enemy radar and radio networks. Introduced to Southeast Asia in 1964, the RA-5C quickly proved invaluable, mapping the entirety of Vietnam in under two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/A-5_RA-5C_GALLERY01_480x600_7d050c07-defa-49ed-9189-dd0482d15159.jpg?v=1715612277\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure a piece of aviation history with your own RA-5C Vigilante PlaneTag today – order now while supplies last!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/A-5_RA-5C_GALLERY02_480x600_70743958-5f93-4788-b3ca-3dc893b5ec16.jpg?v=1715613408\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/A-5_RA-5C_sample_480x269_19216fcb-99d6-4cdb-8b08-78f93c82b87a.jpg?v=1715816329\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRA-5C Vigilante BuNo 150839\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/A5_lineart.jpg?v=1715614156\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e               \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American Aviation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RA-5C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuno:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150839\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 (1 Pilot, 1 Reconnaissance Attack Navigator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53 ft 0 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76 ft 6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 ft 5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombet Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 974 mi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,146 Kts (Mach 2.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52,100 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37,489 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Takeoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79,588 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate of Climb:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8,000 ft\/min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x General Electric J79-GE-10 Turbojets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Aviation Gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaneTags are: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. 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