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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | + | <!-- [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] |
− | {{Break}} | + | {{Break}} --> |
− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American jet attacker {{Battle-rating}}. | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a squadron rank {{Specs|rank}} American jet attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "New Power"]]. |
− | == General | + | == General info == |
+ | === Flight performance === | ||
+ | <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' --> | ||
+ | ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' | ||
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%" | ||
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 0 m) | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 0 m - sea level) |
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ||
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
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! Stock | ! Stock | ||
− | | 1, | + | | 1,066 || 1,057 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 37.9 || 39.0 || 29.5 || 26.7 || rowspan="2" | 900 |
|- | |- | ||
! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
− | | | + | | ___ || ___ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==== Details ==== | ==== Details ==== | ||
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute | ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute | ||
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− | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || | + | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X <!-- ✓ --> |
|- | |- | ||
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || | + | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 615 || 615 || 410 || ~8 || ~2 |
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | || || || | + | | < 450 || < 700 || < 490 || N/A |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | ==== | + | |
− | + | === Survivability and armour === | |
− | |- | + | <!-- ''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.'' --> |
− | + | ''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.'' | |
− | + | ||
− | + | == Armaments == | |
− | + | === Offensive armament === | |
− | + | <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' --> | |
− | + | {{main|Browning-Colt Mk12 Mod 3 (20 mm)}} | |
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− | + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | |
− | + | ||
− | ! | + | * 2 x 20 mm Browning-Colt Mk12 Mod 3 cannons, wing-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total) |
− | + | ||
− | + | === Suspended armament === | |
− | ! | + | <!-- ''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|LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|M117 cone 45 (750 lb)|LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)}} |
− | + | {{main|AGM-12B Bullpup|AGM-12C Bullpup|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: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Without load | ||
+ | * 3 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannons (750 rpg = 2,250 total) | ||
+ | * 20 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (5,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 14 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (7,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 3 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (2,250 lb total) | ||
+ | * 1 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bomb (750 lb total) + 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets | ||
+ | * 1 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bomb (750 lb total) + 24 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets | ||
+ | * 1 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bomb (750 lb total) + 4 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles | ||
+ | * 1 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bomb (750 lb total) + 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 5 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (5,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 1 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bomb (2,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 5 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles | ||
+ | * 2 x AGM-12C Bullpup missiles | ||
+ | * 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets | ||
+ | * 36 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles | ||
+ | * 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 6 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (1,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 6 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (3,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 24 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 6 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (1,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 24 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 6 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (3,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles + 133 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets | ||
+ | * 2 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles + 28 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets | ||
+ | * 2 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles + 18 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (4,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles + 12 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (6,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles + 3 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (3,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 8 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (2,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 8 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (4,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 3 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (3,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 1 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bomb (2,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 3 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 95 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 20 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets | ||
+ | * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon (750 rpg) | ||
+ | |||
+ | == 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).'' --> | ||
+ | ''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).'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Modules === | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! Tier | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Flight performance | ||
+ | ! Survivability | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Weaponry | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | | I | |
− | + | | Fuselage repair | |
+ | | Compressor | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Flares | ||
+ | | Mk81 | ||
+ | | AGM-12B Bullpup | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | | II | |
− | + | | New boosters | |
+ | | | ||
+ | | Airframe | ||
+ | | Offensive 20 mm | ||
+ | | Mk82 | ||
+ | | LAU-3/A | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | III |
− | | | + | | Wings repair |
+ | | Engine | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | New 20 mm cannons | ||
+ | | Mk83 | ||
+ | | LAU-10/A | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | IV |
− | | | + | | G-suit |
+ | | | ||
+ | | Cover | ||
+ | | Gun pod Mk 4 Mod 0 | ||
+ | | Mk84 | ||
+ | | AIM-9B | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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− | === | + | === Pros and cons === |
+ | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --> | ||
+ | ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Pros:''' | ||
+ | * | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Cons:''' | ||
+ | * | ||
− | + | == 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: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --> | |
+ | ''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: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' | ||
− | == | + | == Media == |
+ | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> | ||
+ | ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' | ||
− | == | + | == See also == |
− | < | + | <!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' |
+ | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
+ | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
+ | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
+ | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
+ | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
− | * | + | == External links == |
+ | <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
+ | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
+ | * ''other literature.'' --> | ||
+ | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
+ | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
+ | * ''other literature.'' | ||
− | + | {{USA jet aircraft}} | |
+ | {{Squadron aircraft}} |
Revision as of 15:25, 8 December 2020
Contents
Description
The A-4E Skyhawk Early is a squadron rank VI American jet attacker with a battle rating of 9.0 (AB), 8.7 (RB), and 9.3 (SB). It was introduced during Update "New Power".
General info
Flight performance
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 | 1,066 | 1,057 | 12500 | 37.9 | 39.0 | 29.5 | 26.7 | 900 |
Upgraded | ___ | ___ | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ |
Details
Features | |||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
1167 | 437 | 615 | 615 | 410 | ~8 | ~2 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
---|---|---|---|
Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 450 | < 700 | < 490 | N/A |
Survivability and armour
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.
Armaments
Offensive armament
The A-4E Early is armed with:
- 2 x 20 mm Browning-Colt Mk12 Mod 3 cannons, wing-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)
Suspended armament
The A-4E Early can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 3 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannons (750 rpg = 2,250 total)
- 20 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (5,000 lb total)
- 14 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (7,000 lb total)
- 3 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (2,250 lb total)
- 1 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bomb (750 lb total) + 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
- 1 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bomb (750 lb total) + 24 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
- 1 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bomb (750 lb total) + 4 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles
- 1 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bomb (750 lb total) + 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
- 5 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (5,000 lb total)
- 1 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bomb (2,000 lb total)
- 5 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles
- 2 x AGM-12C Bullpup missiles
- 171 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
- 36 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
- 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
- 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 6 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (1,500 lb total)
- 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets + 6 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (3,000 lb total)
- 24 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 6 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (1,500 lb total)
- 24 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets + 6 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (3,000 lb total)
- 2 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles + 133 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
- 2 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles + 28 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
- 2 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles + 18 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (4,500 lb total)
- 2 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles + 12 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (6,000 lb total)
- 2 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles + 3 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (3,000 lb total)
- 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 8 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 8 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (4,000 lb total)
- 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 3 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (3,000 lb total)
- 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 1 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bomb (2,000 lb total)
- 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 3 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles
- 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 95 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
- 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 20 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
- 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon (750 rpg)
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).
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | Fuselage repair | Compressor | Flares | Mk81 | AGM-12B Bullpup | |
II | New boosters | Airframe | Offensive 20 mm | Mk82 | LAU-3/A | |
III | Wings repair | Engine | New 20 mm cannons | Mk83 | LAU-10/A | |
IV | G-suit | Cover | Gun pod Mk 4 Mod 0 | Mk84 | AIM-9B |
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".
Pros:
Cons:
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
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
USA jet aircraft | |
---|---|
Fighters | |
F9F | F9F-2 · F9F-5 · F9F-8 |
F-80 | F-80A-5 · F-80C-10 |
F-84 | F-84B-26 · F-84F · F-84G-21-RE |
F-86 | F-86A-5 · F-86F-25 · F-86F-2 · F-86F-35 |
F-89 | F-89B · F-89D |
F-100 | F-100D |
F-104 | F-104A · F-104C |
F-4 | F-4C Phantom II · F-4E Phantom II · F-4J Phantom II · F-4S Phantom II |
F-5 | F-5A · F-5C · F-5E · F-20A |
F-8 | F8U-2 · F-8E |
F-14 | F-14A Early · ▄F-14A IRIAF · F-14B |
F-15 | F-15A · F-15C MSIP II · F-15E |
F-16 | F-16A · F-16A ADF · F-16C |
Other | P-59A · F2H-2 · F3D-1 · F3H-2 · F4D-1 · F11F-1 |
Strike Aircraft | |
FJ-4 | FJ-4B · FJ-4B VMF-232 |
A-4 | A-4B · A-4E Early |
A-7 | A-7D · A-7E · A-7K |
AV-8 | AV-8A · AV-8C · AV-8B Plus · AV-8B (NA) |
A-10 | A-10A · A-10A Late · A-10C |
F-111 | F-111A · F-111F |
Other | A-6E TRAM · F-105D · F-117 |
Bombers | |
B-57 | B-57A · B-57B |
Squadron aircraft | |
---|---|
USA | A-4E Early · F-117 |
Germany | Me 262 A-1a/U1 · ◌Hunter F.58 |
USSR | Su-22M3 |
Britain | Firecrest · Sea Harrier FRS.1 |
Japan | ▄F-5E FCU |
China | JF-17 |