The McDonnell-Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is an American airborne attack aircraft, the prototype of which first flew in 1954. During prototype testing in 1954, it broke the horizontal flight speed record for its class. The A-4 is a single-engine, low-wing, delta-wing aircraft that was noted for its high strength and damage resistance during service, which earned it recognition from pilots. Various variants of the A-4 Skyhawk saw action in the Vietnam War, the Middle East conflicts (1967 and 1973), and the Falklands War (1982). They played a decisive role in the 1967 war, serving with the Israeli Air Force. Production ended in 1979, with approximately 2,900 combat and approximately 600 training versions having been produced to date. During its service life, many modifications were created, of which the A-4A (the first production version), A-4F (enhanced electronics) and A-4G (training version) were supposed to replace. Fixed armament: 2 Browning Mk 12 cannons (caliber 20 mm); Outboard equipment (depending on the version) weighing from 3720 kg to 4155 kg. The aircraft was exported, min. to Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Specifications: Maximum speed: 1075 km/h; rate of climb 28-43 m/s, service ceiling 14900 m, maximum range: 3305 km.
