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A-4 Skyhawk

12.9k Aviation  9.1 years ago

Hiya everyone! Here is the McDonell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, a vietnam veteran and versatile aircraft. It was initially designed to carry atomic weapons, and so became the smallest nuclear bomber in the USAF. The Skyhawk was also loved by pilots, being compared to a hotrod, for its flight characteristics. Here, it is equipped with two "sidewinders" and 2 "sparrow" missles, alomg with 2 cannons. Comment, Rate, and Enjoy!

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 23.5ft (7.2m)
  • Length 35.0ft (10.7m)
  • Height 13.4ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 6,812lbs (3,089kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,173lbs (5,975kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.558
  • Wing Loading 65.5lbs/ft2 (320.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 201.0ft2 (18.7m2)
  • Drag Points 2331

Parts

  • Number of Parts 76
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 389