The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a single-seat subsonic carrier-capable light attack aircraft designed and produced by the American aerospace manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company, and later, McDonnell Douglas.

2018年7月24日 · Designed in late 1951 to replace the Navy’s piston-engine A-1 Skyraider, at a time when nuclear massive retaliation was the national doctrine, the A-4’s specifications called for a light, expendable aircraft capable of carrying a single 2,000-pound bomb to a target 300 nautical miles away at a maximum speed of 500 knots (520 mph).

A-4攻击机（英语：Douglas A-4 Skyhawk，绰号：“天鹰”），是20世纪50年代初期美国道格拉斯公司研制的一型攻击机，原型机为A4D，最初被设计用来做为美国海军航空母舰的舰载机。

The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was developed for the US Marine Corps and US Navy in the early 1950s. It is a single-seated carrier-capable well-lit fighter plane. The sole turbojet, delta winged craft was made and manufactured by Douglas Aircraft Company.

2022年6月29日 · A-4 Skyhawks were influential aircraft for the American effort during the Vietnam War. Ground forces were in desperate need for close air support, and the A-4 provided that vital aid. Each aircraft was armed with two 20mm cannons and …

2016年11月9日 · Pilots called the Skyhawk: "Heinemann's Hot Rod;" The "Scooter;" and The "Tinkertoy" ("Tink" for short). This plane enjoyed the longest production run of any tactical aircraft in the history of aviation, about 25 years! The Skyhawk's contribution to the conflict in South-east Asia is well documented.

2024年4月16日 · The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a compact and versatile military aircraft used primarily by the United States Navy and Marines. It gained fame for its small size, simplicity and effectiveness in close air support and ground-attack missions.

2021年12月20日 · Powered by a single J65 turbojet engine with two side-mounted air intakes, the A-4 Skyhawk proved agile but not especially fast, with a maximum speed of around 670 miles per hour—just below the speed of sound.

A-4 at a Glance. The Blue Angels flew the A-4 Skyhawk during the period 1974-1986. Called the “Tinker Toy” because of its diminutive size, the A-4 bore the brunt of Naval Aviation’s strike...

The A-4 is jet-powered, carrier-based, light attack aircraft developed to replace slower propeller-driven attack aircraft in the mid-1950s. The Skyhawk could carry a substantial payload, including nuclear weapons.