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Mc Donell Douglas A-4Q Skyhawk ARA

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An A-4Q Skyhawk of the Argentine Navy with the paint used in south atlantic war (1982)

History during 1982 conflict:
These A4's they were characterized by (instead of the C and B of the air force) For being able to operate from the aircraft carrier 25 De Mayo, during the South Atlantic War these operated from the deck of 25 De mayo until 5/9/82, for later be transferred to the ''Rio Grande'' base, In their deck operations they used AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles, during the conflict they sunk 2 ships of the Royal Navy.

This A-4Q is the 3-Alpha-307, This A-4 has been equipped with VICON photography equipment, The plane was shot down in combat on May 21 in the "bomb alley", the pilot was ejected safely.

The Anchor isn't mine, is from RicardoAs1515, and the missile sidewinder is from WarHawk95 Giant weapons pack (Only i detailed him, and delete some codes of the xml, for make the'm more easily to use).

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 24.1ft (7.4m)
  • Length 37.6ft (11.5m)
  • Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 8,775lbs (3,980kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,594lbs (5,259kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.132
  • Wing Loading 55.4lbs/ft2 (270.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 209.4ft2 (19.5m2)
  • Drag Points 3217

Parts

  • Number of Parts 189
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 770