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A-4E Early (M)

A-4E Early (M)

AB	RB	SB
9.0	8.7	9.3

Class:

Strike aircraft

Naval aircraft

Research:94 000

Purchase:520 000

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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)
Characteristics	AB	RB	Max altitude (metres)	AB	RB	AB	RB	Take-off run (metres)
Stock	1,066	1,056	12400	38.3	39.2	34.7	34.7	1,000
Upgraded	1,094	1,080	12400	36.3	37.0	60.4	47.0	1,000

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
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	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	Max Takeoff Weight
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

RB8 770 → 11 918

SB9 999 → 13 588

Total cost of modifications168 400

263 200

Talisman cost2 600

Crew training150 000

Experts520 000

Aces2 400

Research Aces950 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

110 / 340 / 600 %

220 / 220 / 220 %

Modifications

Flight performance

Survivability

Weaponry

Compressor

Research:

5 600

Cost:

8 800

310

New boosters

Research:

6 300

Cost:

9 900

350

Wings repair

Research:

7 000

Cost:

11 000

390

Engine

Research:

11 000

Cost:

17 000

610

Fuselage repair

Research:

5 600

Cost:

8 800

310

Airframe

Research:

6 300

Cost:

9 900

350

G-suit

Research:

7 000

Cost:

11 000

390

Cover

Research:

11 000

Cost:

17 000

610

MK 77 Research: 5 600 Cost: 8 800 310	aden_belt_pack Research: 5 600 Cost: 8 800 310	100/50 G.P. Research: 5 600 Cost: 8 800 310	LAU-3/A Research: 5 600 Cost: 8 800 310
Flares/Chaff Research: 6 300 Cost: 9 900 350	aden_new_gun Research: 6 300 Cost: 9 900 350	250/50 G.P. Research: 6 300 Cost: 9 900 350	LAU-10/A Research: 6 300 Cost: 9 900 350
AIM-9B Research: 7 000 Cost: 11 000 390	Gun pod Mk 4 Mod 0 Research: 7 000 Cost: 11 000 390	500/50 G.P. Research: 7 000 Cost: 11 000 390	AGM-62A Research: 7 000 Cost: 11 000 390
	Mk11_belt_pack Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 610	Mk84 Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 610	GBU-8 Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 610

Armaments

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

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
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

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Media

Skins

Skins and camouflages for the A-4E Early (M) (Israel) from live.warthunder.com.

External links

Douglas Aircraft Company
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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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 == Description ==
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 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 '''{{Specs|name}}''' Skyhawk was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]] and can be seen as a worse version of the premium [[A-4E (Israel)|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 Sidewinder|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.
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* A choice between two presets:
+* 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons, belly-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)
-** 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons, belly-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)
+* 60 x countermeasures
-** 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons + 60 x countermeasures
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|SAMP Mk 81 (250 lb)|SAMP Mk 82 (500 lb)|SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye (500 lb)|SAMP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)}}
-{{main|100/50 kg G.P. (100 kg)|250/50 kg G.P. (250 kg)|360/50 kg G.P. (360 kg)|500/50 kg G.P. (500 kg)|Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary}}
-{{main|AGM-62A Walleye I (505 kg)|GBU-8 (2,000 lb)|AIM-9B Sidewinder}}
-{{main|FFAR Mighty Mouse|Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP|Mk 11 mod 5 (20 mm)}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
-* 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)
-==== Custom loadout options ====
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 |-
 ! !! width="9%" | 1 !! width="9%" | 2 !! width="9%" | 3 !! width="9%" | 4 !! width="9%" | 5
-| rowspan="17" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_A-4E_Early.png]]</div>
+| rowspan="18" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_A-4E_Early.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannons (750 rpg)
+! [[Mk 11 mod 5 (20 mm)|20 mm Mk 11 mod 5]] cannons (750 rpg)
 | || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
 |-
-! 100/50 kg G.P. bombs
+! [[100/50 kg G.P. (100 kg)|100/50 kg G.P.]] bombs
 | 1 || 6 || 6 || 6 || 1
 |-
-! 250 lb SAMP Mk 81 bombs
+! [[SAMP Mk 81 (250 lb)|250 lb SAMP Mk 81]] bombs
 | 1 || 6 || 6 || 6 || 1
 |-
-! 500 lb SAMP Mk 82 bombs
+! [[SAMP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb SAMP Mk 82]] bombs
 | 1 || 3 || 6 || 3 || 1
 |-
-! 500 lb SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye bombs
+! [[SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye]] bombs
 | 1 || 3 || 6 || 3 || 1
 |-
-! 250/50 kg G.P. bombs
+! [[250/50 kg G.P. (250 kg)|250/50 kg G.P.]] bombs
 | 1 || 3 || 6 || 3 || 1
 |-
-! 360/50 kg G.P. bombs
+! [[360/50 kg G.P. (360 kg)|360/50 kg G.P.]] bombs
 | || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
 |-
-! 1,000 lb SAMP Mk 83 bombs
+! [[SAMP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb SAMP Mk 83]] bombs
 | || 1 || 3 || 1 ||
 |-
-! 500/50 kg G.P. bombs
+! [[500/50 kg G.P. (500 kg)|500/50 kg G.P.]] bombs
 | || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
 |-
-! 505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I bombs
+! [[AGM-62A Walleye I (505 kg)|505 kg AGM-62A Walleye I]] bombs
 | || 1 || || 1 ||
 |-
-! 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs
+! [[LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84]] bombs
 | || || 1 || ||
 |-
-! 2,000 lb GBU-8 bombs
+! [[GBU-8 (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb GBU-8]] bombs
 | || || 1 || ||
 |-
-! Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary bombs
+! [[Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary]] bombs
 | 1 || 2 || 3 || 2 || 1
 |-
-! FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
 | 19 || 38 || 57 || 38 || 19
 |-
-! Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
+! [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP]] rockets
 | 4 || 8 || 12 || 8 || 4
 |-
-! AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
+! [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] missiles
 | 1 || || || || 1
 |-
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 |-
 |}
+{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
+{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
+* 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)
+{{Navigation-End}}
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Difference between revisions of "A-4E Early (M) (Israel)"

Latest revision as of 22:04, 6 November 2023

Contents

Description

General info

Flight performance

Details

Engine performance

Survivability and armour

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Offensive armament

Suspended armament

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links