Type sheet: a4

Douglas A 4 Skyhawk II
Carrier based fighter / bomber, USA, 1954

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Douglas] [ Fighter 1946-1974] [ Light Bombers 1946-1974] [ Navy and carrier based aircraft 1946-1974]

Description:

In an aera when fighter bombers became larger and
heavier than ever, the Skyhawk design was a little
revolution. This small and agile jet fighter became an
outstanding success. It is on duty up to the 90ies,
when relieved by the FA18 Hornet.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

40.256 ft

12.270 m

Greatest height :

14.993 ft

4.570 m

Wingspan :

27.493 ft

8.380 m

Wing area :

260.058 sqft

24.160 qm

Max take off weight :

24504.2 lbs

11113.0 kg

Weight empty :

9999.7 lbs

4535.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

586 kts

1086 km/h

Service ceiling :

47572 ft

14500 m

Wing load :

94.30 lbs/ft2

460.00 kg/qm

Range :

2117 nm

3920 km

Propulsion

Kind :

Strl

Type :

Pratt & Whitney J52-P-8A

Power rating (max.) :

41379 N

4218 kp

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

41379 N

4218 kp

Other

Crew :

0

0

1

Armament :

2* MG 20mm Mk12/100, 3720kg ext.