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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Douglas A-4G Skyhawk
Category
Country
Production
1967–1971
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1967
- Service Entry Year1967
- Crew1
- Primary RoleCarrier‑based light attack and fleet air defence
- GenerationSecond generation jet fighter
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney J52-P8A
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J52‑P‑6A
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)32
- Thrust (afterburner, each)40
- Thrust-to-Weight0.5
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel2,100 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed1,086 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.9 Mach
- Cruise Speed788 km/h
- Stall Speed210 km/h
- Service Ceiling14,600 m
- Ferry Range2,440 km
- Combat Radius740 km
- Rate of Climb28.55 m/s
- G-Limit7.5
- Takeoff Run300 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length12.27 m
- Wingspan8.38 m
- Height4.62 m
- Wing Area24.15
- Empty Weight4,581 kg
- Loaded Weight7,200 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight11,113 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints7
- Weapons Payload1,900 kg
- Internal Gun2 x 20 mm (0.79 in) Colt Mk 12 cannon, 100 rounds/gun
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built20
- Operators2
- Variants1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2001
- Production Start1967
- Production End1971
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1967Production started
- 1971Production ended
- 1984Sale: New Zealand (10 units)
59
years in service
4
years in production
20
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Douglas A-4G Skyhawk // SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / Operators
Douglas A-4G SkyhawkSALES3records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 |  New Zealand | 10 | — | — |
| 1971 |  Australia | 10 | — | — |
| 1967 | Australia | 10 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
34GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT15COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT688UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS36PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
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