| Description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Notes: A-4F with new engine, enlarged canopy, increased ammunition capacity, and drag chute. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Douglas | |
| Base model: | A-4 | |
| Designation: | A-4 | |
| Version: | M | |
| Nickname: | Skyhawk | |
| Service: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Basic role: | Attack | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Crew: | Pilot | |
| First Flew: | 1970/04/10 | |
| See Also: | A4D | |
| Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length: | 40' 3" | 12.2 m | |
| Height: | 15' | 4.5 m | |
| Wingspan: | 26' 6" | 8.0 m | |
| Wingarea: | 260.0 sq ft | 24.1 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 10,465 lb | 4,746 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 24,499 lb | 11,111 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 24,500 lb | 11,111 kg | |
| Propulsion | |||
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney J52-P-408A | ||
| Thrust (each): | 11,200 lb | 5,079 kg | |
| Performance | |||
| Max Speed: | 670 mph | 1,078 km/h | 582 kt |
**** NOTE **** While this aircraft was never used operationally in a squadron, This A-4M is historically significant in the fact that it was the FIRST A-4M Produced ! The Aircraft spent it's entire career as a T&E (Test & Evaluation) Aircraft to prove out the various changes and improvements of the M model and insure compatibility at the Squadron Level before squadrons became operational with this final new build version of the Douglas designed SKYHAWK.
Due to improvements incorporated in the A-4M, it has officially been called the SKYHAWK II.
A/C built by McDonnell-Douglas Corp. at Long Beach, CA. Contract # 700236