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A-4E Skyhawk Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Vr	130–140 kts	Rotation (weight dep.)
Approach	130–135 kts	Final approach
On-Speed AoA	17.5 units	Optimum approach
Vne	565 kts	Never exceed
Bingo	1,000 lbs	Min fuel RTB

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Takeoff	100% RPM
Climb	95% RPM
Cruise	85–90% RPM
Approach	As required

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
UP	Any	Cruise / Combat
HALF	≤ 220 kts	Takeoff / Maneuvering
FULL	≤ 175 kts	Landing

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
Max EGT (Continuous)	640 °C
Max EGT (Starting)	600 °C
Idle RPM	~55%
Max RPM	100%
Oil Pressure	35–60 PSI

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Internal Fuel	5,440 lbs
Bingo Fuel	1,000 lbs
Combat Radius	340 nmi
Max G	+7.5 / −3.0
Max Stores	8,200 lbs
Mk 12 Rounds	200 (20mm)
Pattern Altitude	600 ft
Hook Speed	≤ 130 kts

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a single-seat, single-engine light attack aircraft that served the U.S. Navy and Marines from 1956 through the 1990s. Nicknamed 'Heinemann's Hot Rod' after its designer Ed Heinemann, it was designed to be half the Navy's specified weight limit while delivering a nuclear weapon. Over 2,960 were built, and it served as the primary adversary aircraft at TOPGUN for decades.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: Douglas Aircraft (now Boeing)
first Flight: 1954
role: Light attack aircraft
crew: 1 pilot
engines: 1x P&W J52-P-8A (9,300 lbf)
max Speed: 1,077 km/h (582 kts)
range: 3,220 km (1,740 nmi)
ceiling: 42,250 ft
weight: 11,113 kg (MTOW)