The Skyhawk has a short-span delta wing configuration, a tricycle undercarriage, and is powered by a single turbojet engine. The U.S. Navy issued a contract for the aircraft on 12 June 1952.

With simplistic flight characteristics, great visibility and a sophisticated glass cockpit outfitted with Garmin® G1000® avionics, the Cessna® Skyhawk® piston boasts a slow landing speed and a …

Nov 25, 2025 · Explore the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk—its armament, top speed, cockpit, combat history, and why this iconic attack jet remains a legend of aviation.

Jun 29, 2022 · The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk has a long and impressive history that spans over more than half a century. Developed for the US Navy and Marine Corps, it’s been adopted by Air Forces around …

In the skies over Vietnam, Skyhawks logged more combat missions than any other naval aircraft, including notable strikes against bridges and power plants in North Vietnam and close air support of …

Nov 4, 2024 · While initially designed as a ground-attack and close-air-support jet, the Skyhawk proved its versatility by performing various roles throughout its service. From refuelling and reconnaissance …

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 …

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 …

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 effort during the...

The McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk is a variant of the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk attack aircraft developed for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The model was based on the A-4F variant of the …