Years In Service: 1954-2003
Initial Flight: June 22, 1954
The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a single-seat subsonic carrier-capable attack aircraft developed in the early 1950s. It carried bomb loads and delivered nuclear weapons using low-altitude bombing systems and a “loft” delivery technique. It was developed for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to replace the A-1 Sky Raider. It played a key role in Vietnam, including active duty on carriers.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 15′ 2″ Wingspan: 27′ 6″ Length: 40′ 2″ Crew: 1 Armament: Two 20mm Cannons Payload: Up to 8,200 lbs. of external munitions under wing and centerline hardpoints. No. of Engines: 1 Thrust: 8,500 lbs. Cruise speed: 498 mph Max Speed: 637 mph Ceiling: 40,500 ft.