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U.S. Naval Academy, Anapolis Maryland
Douglas A-4A 'Skyhawk'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:A-4
  Designation:A-4
  Version:A
  Nickname:Skyhawk
  Equivalent to: A4D-1
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Attack
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  Location:U.S. Naval Academy, Anapolis Maryland

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: 8,400 lb 3,809 kg
  Gross Weight: 14,875 lb 6,746 kg
  Max Weight: 20,000 lb 9,070 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright J65-2-4
  Thrust (each): 7,700 lb 3,492 kg

Performance
  Max Speed: 664 mph 1,069 km/h 577 kt