A-4E Early (M) (Israel)

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This page is about the strike aircraft A-4E Early (M) (Israel). For other versions, see A-4 (Family).
A-4E Early (M)
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A-4E Early (M)
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Description

The A-4E Early (A4D-5) was part of the revision that improved the previous Skyhawk variants. It featured the J52-P-6A engine, which had better fuel consumption while also providing much more thrust. Other improvements included more hardpoints and new computers for navigation, bomb dropping, and more. The A-4E also marked the beginning of the new naming system for the Skyhawk. The "Early" versions of the A-4E lack the iconic "humpback" behind the cockpit, which houses more electronics. It also lacks the improved J52-P-8 engine. During the Yom Kippur War, Israel was losing Skyhawks at an astonishing rate, which led to 25+ A-4E Skyhawks being transferred over.

The A-4E Early (M) Skyhawk Skyhawk was introduced in Update "Winged Lions" and can be seen as a worse version of the premium A-4E. The A-4E Early most importantly, lacks the J52-P-8A engine found in the A-4E, which provides an 8% increase in thrust. Other than that, it is very similar to the regular A-4E. The A-4E Early comes armed with the standard two 30 mm DEFA cannons mounted in the chin as well as two AIM-9B Sidewinders. The Sidewinders are quite useful for forcing opponents to lose energy/speed and picking off slow targets. The A-4E Early also has 60 countermeasures, which allow for 30 drops. It's very useful against Sea Vixens, and in uptiers where missiles like the AIM-9G and R-60 are prevalent.

General info

Flight performance

Arrestor gear
Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier
Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Drogue parachute
Reduces braking distance when landing on any runway
Max speed
at 0 m1 080 km/h
Turn time37 s
Max altitude12 400 m
EnginePratt & Whitney J52-P-6A
TypeJet
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight11 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 0 m - sea level)
Max altitude
(metres)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(metres/second)
Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 1,066 1,056 12400 38.3 39.2 34.7 34.7 1,000
Upgraded 1,094 1,080 36.3 37.0 60.4 47.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
1,167 437 592 560 410 ~8 ~3
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 450 < 700 < 490 N/A

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Basic mass Wing loading (full fuel)
Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6A 1 5,024 kg 310 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Takeoff
Weight
Weight (each) Type 12m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel 40m fuel
900 kg Axial-flow turbojet 5,764 kg 6,230 kg 6,833 kg 7,492 kg 11,113 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
Condition 100% WEP 12m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel 40m fuel MTOW
Stationary 3,470 kgf N/A 0.60 0.56 0.51 0.46 0.31
Optimal 3,470 kgf
(0 km/h)
N/A 0.60 0.56 0.51 0.46 0.31

Survivability and armour

Flares/Chaff
Aircraft countermeasures to distract IR and radar-guided missiles and also AA radar
Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear437 km/h

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 026 → 4 112 Sl icon.png
RB8 770 → 11 918 Sl icon.png
SB9 999 → 13 588 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications168 400 Rp icon.png
263 200 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 600 Ge icon.png
Crew training150 000 Sl icon.png
Experts520 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 400 Ge icon.png
Research Aces950 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
110 / 340 / 600 % Sl icon.png
220 / 220 / 220 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
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Compressor
Research:
5 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
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New boosters
Research:
6 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 900 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
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Engine
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
610 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
5 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
6 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 900 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods g suit.png
G-suit
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
610 Ge icon.png
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MK 77
Research:
5 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
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aden_belt_pack
Research:
5 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
100/50 G.P.
Research:
5 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
LAU-3/A
Research:
5 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
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Flares/Chaff
Research:
6 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 900 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
aden_new_gun
Research:
6 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 900 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
250/50 G.P.
Research:
6 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 900 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon block rocket large.png
LAU-10/A
Research:
6 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 900 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air missile.png
AIM-9B
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods gunpods.png
Gun pod Mk 4 Mod 0
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
500/50 G.P.
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods optical guided bomb.png
AGM-62A
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
Mk11_belt_pack
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
610 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
Mk84
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
610 Ge icon.png
Mods optical guided bomb.png
GBU-8
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
610 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns) CCIP (Rockets) CCIP (Bombs) CCRP (Bombs)
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Offensive armament

Main article: DEFA 552 (30 mm)

The A-4E Early (M) (Israel) is armed with:

  • 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons, belly-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)
  • 60 x countermeasures

Suspended armament

The A-4E Early (M) (Israel) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

1 2 3 4 5
Hardpoints A-4E Early.png
20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannons (750 rpg) 1 1 1
100/50 kg G.P. bombs 1 6 6 6 1
250 lb SAMP Mk 81 bombs 1 6 6 6 1
500 lb SAMP Mk 82 bombs 1 3 6 3 1
500 lb SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye bombs 1 3 6 3 1
250/50 kg G.P. bombs 1 3 6 3 1
360/50 kg G.P. bombs 1 1 1
1,000 lb SAMP Mk 83 bombs 1 3 1
500/50 kg G.P. bombs 1 1 1
505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs 1 1
2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs 1
2,000 lb GBU-8 bombs 1
Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary bombs 1 2 3 2 1
FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets 19 38 57 38 19
Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets 4 8 12 8 4
AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles 1 1
Maximum permissible loadout weight: 3,720 kg
Maximum permissible wing load: 1,860 kg
Default weapon presets
  • Without load
  • 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
  • 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
  • 36 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
  • 20 x 100/50 kg G.P. bombs (2,000 kg total)
  • 14 x 250/50 kg G.P. bombs (3,500 kg total)
  • 3 x 360/50 kg G.P. bombs (1,080 kg total)
  • 3 x 500/50 kg G.P. bombs (1,500 kg total)
  • 1 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bomb (2,000 lb total)
  • 14 x 500 lb SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye bombs (7,000 lb total)
  • 2 x 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs (1,010 kg total)
  • 1 x 2,000 lb GBU-8 bomb (2,000 lb total)
  • 9 x Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary bombs
  • 3 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannons (750 rpg = 2,250 total)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Large variety of ground attack ordnance, including TV-guided ground bombs
  • Good turn rate at low speeds
  • Carries countermeasures to deal with missiles

Cons:

  • Wings can rip off at high speed or high negative G manoeuvres
  • Sluggish acceleration and underperforming engine for the aircraft
  • Bleeds air speed quickly in high G turn
  • Can stall out quickly in Sim Battles without SAS (Stability Augmentation System)

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

Media

Skins

See also

Related development

External links


Douglas Aircraft Company
Strike Aircraft  A-20G-25 · A-26B-10 · A-26B-50 · AD-2 · AD-4 · A-1H
Bombers  TBD-1 · B-18A · SBD-3 · BTD-1 · A-26C-45 · A-26C-45DT
Turboprops  A2D-1
Jet Aircraft  F3D-1 · F4D-1
A-4 Skyhawk  A-4B · A-4E Early
Export  ▄Havoc Mk I · ▄Boston Mk I · ▄DB-7 · ▂A-20G-30 · ▄AD-4 · ▄AD-4NA
A-4 Skyhawk  A-4H · A-4E Early (M) · Ayit · A-4E
  The Douglas Aircraft Company merged with McDonnell Aircraft Corporation in 1967 to form McDonnell Douglas.

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