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Description
| Notes: Small, SINGLE-SEAT, delta wing, CARRIER-BASED, attack aircraft with tricycle landing gear and inflight refueling capability. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Douglas | |
| Base model: | A-4 | |
| Designation: | TA-4 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Skyhawk | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Attack | |
| Modified Mission: | Trainer | |
| First Flew: | 1954/06/22 | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 39' 4" | 11.9 m | |
| Height: | 15' | 4.5 m | |
| Wingspan: | 27' 6" | 8.3 m | |
| Wingarea: | 260.0 sq ft | 24.1 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 9,853 lb | 4,468 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Wright J65-W-16A | ||
| Thrust (each): | 7,800 lb | 3,537 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 700 miles | 1,127 km | |
| Max Speed: | 675 mph | 1,086 km/h | 587 kt |
| Ceiling: | 47,900 ft | 14,599 m | |
