A-4H (Israel)

This page is about the strike aircraft A-4H (Israel). For other versions, see A-4 (Family).

A-4H

M.D.450B Ouragan

A-4E Early (M)

A-4H

M.D.450B Ouragan

A-4E Early (M)

Israel

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
8.7	8.3	8.3

Class:

Strike aircraft

Naval aircraft

Research:135 000

Purchase:380 000

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Description

The A-4H Skyhawk is a rank VI Israeli strike aircraft with a battle rating of 8.7 (AB) and 8.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Winged Lions".

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 087 km/h

Turn time34 s

Max altitude12 500 m

EnginePratt & Whitney J52-P-8A

TypeJet

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight11 t

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

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	1,074	1,063	12500	34.7	35.9	40.8	40.3	1,000
Upgraded	1,102	1,087		33.6	34.0	70.2	55.0

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	562	410	~8	~3

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< ___	< ___	< ___	N/A

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Basic mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
Pratt & Whitney J52 P-8A		1	_,___ kg		___ kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)			Max Takeoff Weight
Weight (each)	Type		12m fuel	20m fuel	30m fuel
900 kg	Axial-flow turbojet		5,631 kg	6,110 kg	6,732 kg	_,___ kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
Condition	100%	___%/WEP	_m fuel	__m fuel	__m fuel	MTOW
Stationary	___ kgf	___ kgf	_.__	_.__	_.__	_.__
Optimal	___ kgf (_ km/h)	___ kgf (_ km/h)	_.__	_.__	_.__	_.__

Booster (_____ - ___)						Aircraft mass
Number	Booster weight (each)	Fuel weight (each)	Burn time	Can be shutdown	Jettisoned after use	Mass with full booster fuel (no weapons load)
						_m fuel	__m fuel	__m fuel
2	___ kg	40 kg	___ s	___	___	_,___ kg	_,___ kg	_,___ kg
Condition		Maximum booster thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)		Combined engine & booster thrust @ 0 m		Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP with booster)
						_m fuel	__m fuel	__m fuel
Stationary	___ kgf	___ kgf	_.__	_.__	_.__
Optimal	___ kgf (_ km/h)	___ kgf (_ km/h)	_.__	_.__	_.__

Survivability and armour

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 007 → 4 086

RB8 455 → 11 490

SB10 628 → 14 443

Total cost of modifications120 200

193 000

Talisman cost2 300

Crew training110 000

Experts380 000

Aces2 000

Research Aces830 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

110 / 310 / 600 %

208 / 208 / 208 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Compressor Research: 4 800 Cost: 7 600 280 New boosters Research: 5 400 Cost: 8 600 310 Wings repair Research: 6 000 Cost: 9 600 350 Engine Research: 9 800 Cost: 16 000 570	Fuselage repair Research: 4 800 Cost: 7 600 280 Airframe Research: 5 400 Cost: 8 600 310 G-suit Research: 6 000 Cost: 9 600 350 Cover Research: 9 800 Cost: 16 000 570	aden_belt_pack Research: 4 800 Cost: 7 600 280 100/50 G.P. Research: 4 800 Cost: 7 600 280 MK 77 Research: 4 800 Cost: 7 600 280 aden_new_gun Research: 5 400 Cost: 8 600 310 250/50 G.P. Research: 5 400 Cost: 8 600 310 LAU-3/A Research: 5 400 Cost: 8 600 310 Gun pod Mk 4 Mod 0 Research: 6 000 Cost: 9 600 350 500/50 G.P. Research: 6 000 Cost: 9 600 350 LAU-10/A Research: 6 000 Cost: 9 600 350 Mk11_belt_pack Research: 9 800 Cost: 16 000 570 Mk84 Research: 9 800 Cost: 16 000 570

Armaments

Offensive armament

The A-4H (Israel) is armed with:

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

Suspended armament

The A-4H (Israel) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 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)
• 5 x 500/50 kg G.P. bombs (2,500 kg total)
• 1 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bomb (2,000 lb total)
• 1 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bomb + 6 x 250/50 kg G.P. bombs (2,407 kg total)
• 1 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bomb + 2 x 250/50 kg G.P. bombs + 2 x 500/50 kg G.P. bombs (2,407 kg total)
• 36 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
• 24 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 6 x 100/50 kg G.P. bombs (600 kg total)
• 24 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 6 x 250/50 kg G.P. bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 24 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 1 x 360/50 kg G.P. bomb (360 kg total)
• 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
• 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 6 x 100/50 kg G.P. bombs (600 kg total)
• 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 6 x 250/50 kg G.P. bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 1 x 360/50 kg G.P. bomb (360 kg total)
• 3 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannons (750 rpg = 2,250 total)

Usage in battles

The A-4H is a versatile aircraft which fits into a wide range of play styles. Varying from close air support (CAS) to base bomber or even as an air superiority fighter. Players who yield such a tool as the A-4H Skyhawk have a lot of options when it comes to play style choices.

Ground Realistic Battles (RB)

For those interested in its CAS abilities, it comes with a wide range of ordnance and a radar warning receiver (RWR). The best way to utilise the plane in this role is to use the ordnance to aid allied ground units in tight situations and clear a path for them to reach their respective objectives. RWR will help you by making you aware of any enemy or allied Anti-Air systems that choose to make you their prey.

Air Battles (AB/RB/SB)

For those interested in Air Battles, there are multiple ways you can make yourself an asset to the team. You can use your very respectable bomb and rocket payloads to help allies destroy enemy bases and ground units to bleed tickets.

The A-4H can also go in light as an air superiority fighter. The plane has a good rate of climb and roll rate, meaning you can employ hit and run tactics on your opponents, or go all-in and get personal with the enemy aircraft. The A-4's biggest opponents are the Mig-15/17 and G.91 R series. The A-4H is a very capable plane in the right hands but is hard to fly, especially against a proven aircraft such as the MiG-17. The poor energy retention can put you at a huge disadvantage against such opponents if you are not careful in managing your air speed. This means that you should only engage in tight and personal fights when you are sure you can finish them quickly and escape. For those who are newer, staying close to allied teammates and helping each other is generally a very effective tactic in the A-4H and generally yields the the best chance for survival and success in the Skyhawk. For those more daring, flying solo is very possible but requires and higher level of awareness and tactical knowledge, the unforgiving nature of the plane depends on it.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Excellent acceleration and climb rate
• Good roll rate
• Good variety of ground attack ordnance
• Twin 30 mm DEFA cannons will take down any enemy aircraft
• Plenty of ammo for 30 mm DEFA cannons
• Can carry 3 x additional 20 mm Mk11 cannons

Cons:

• Wings rip easily in tight high speed manoeuvres
• Poor energy retention
• Wing slats extend only at very low speeds
• No air-to-air missiles (AAMs)
• Only on fuel tank is self-sealing (the one in the fuselage)
• Carrying heavy payload significantly reduces flight performance

History

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See also

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