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Douglas A-4S 'Skyhawk'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:A-4
  Designation:A-4
  Version:S
  Nickname:Skyhawk
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Attack
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Specifications
  Length: 40' 1.5" 12.2 m
  Height:15' 4.5 m
  Wingspan: 27' 6" 8.3 m
  Wingarea: 260.0 sq ft 24.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 10,465 lb 4,746 kg
  Gross Weight: 24,500 lb 11,111 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright J65-W-16A
  Thrust (each): 7,800 lb 3,492 kg

Performance
  Range: 920 miles 1,481 km
  Max Speed: 670 mph 1,078 km/h 582 kt
  Climb: 8,440 ft/min 2,572 m/min
  Ceiling: 49,000 ft 14,934 m