Title
A-4L Skyhawk
Description
A gray A-4L Skyhawk with a white and blue coloration on the tail and the National Aircraft Insignia consisting of a five-pointed white star on a circular blue field with red, white and blue vertical stripes on the rear body. 'VA-163' and 'USS Oriskany' markings are present along with the Bureau Number of 149623.
The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a single-seat subsonic carrier-capable light attack aircraft developed for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps in the early 1950s. The delta-winged, single turbojet engine Skyhawk was designed and produced by Douglas Aircraft Company, and later by McDonnell Douglas.
The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a single-seat subsonic carrier-capable light attack aircraft developed for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps in the early 1950s. The delta-winged, single turbojet engine Skyhawk was designed and produced by Douglas Aircraft Company, and later by McDonnell Douglas.
Collection
National Naval Aviation Museum
Context
The A-4 Skyhawks were indispensable during the Vietnam War and known for small wingspans, lightweight bodies, and high accuracy against ground targets.
Originally created as a A4D-2N Skyhawk under the US Navy's pre-1962 aircraft designation system, the aircraft was reclassified as a A-4C Skyhawk in 1962. The plane was converted to an A-4L before arriving at Patriots Point in 1988 and is on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Florida.
Originally created as a A4D-2N Skyhawk under the US Navy's pre-1962 aircraft designation system, the aircraft was reclassified as a A-4C Skyhawk in 1962. The plane was converted to an A-4L before arriving at Patriots Point in 1988 and is on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Florida.
Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Primary Object Name
Gear, Flight
Sub-Class Name
Aircraft
Class Name
Aerospace Transportation T&E
Category Name
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects
