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USS Lexington Museum On The Bay, Corpus Christi Texas
Douglas A-4B 'Skyhawk' SN: 142675

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:A-4
  Designation:A-4
  Version:B
  Nickname:Skyhawk
  Equivalent to: A4D-2
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Attack
  First Flew:1954/06/22
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  Serial/Bureau Number:142675
  Location:USS Lexington Museum On The Bay, Corpus Christi Texas

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