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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 TA-4 Skyhawk
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1954–1979
Quantity
2,960
Unit Price (current)
$10.3M↗ 1097% inflation · 1954→2025
Original Price
$860.0K (1954)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$10.3M
Original: $860.0K (1954)
Inflation: +%1097
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1954
- Service Entry Year1956
- Crew1
- Primary RoleAttack aircraft
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine Typeturbojet
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J52
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)43
- AfterburnerNo
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Top Speed (Mach)0.9 Mach
- Service Ceiling13,000 m
◇Dimensions & Weights4MOD.4
- Length12.3 m
- Wingspan8.5 m
- Height3.8 m
- Max Takeoff Weight11,113 kg
◆Armament4MOD.4
- Hardpoints5
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableYes
▤Production1MOD.1
- Total Built2,960
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusIn service with the Brazilian Navy
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1954Production started
- 1965Sale: Australia (10 units)
- 1970Sale: Australia (10 units)
- 1979Production ended
- 1997Sale: Brazil (23 units)
72
years in service
25
years in production
2,960
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 12 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
DOUGLAS TA-4 SKYHAWK · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Douglas TA-4 Skyhawk // SIBLING VARIANTS
06 / Operators
Douglas TA-4 SkyhawkSALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 |  Brazil | 23 | — | — |
| 1970 |  Australia | 10 | — | — |
| 1965 | Australia | 10 | — | — |
| — |  Indonesia | 34 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
07 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
58GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT7EARLY COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT909UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS8PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT475PRICE · ALL WEAPONS9PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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