Data Quality83%
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
McDonnell Douglas EA-4F Skyhawk
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1966–1979
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Flight1966
- Crew2
- Primary RoleElectronic warfare training
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J52-P-8A
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)41.4
- AfterburnerNo
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed1,103 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.91 Mach
- Service Ceiling12,500 m
- Ferry Range3,220 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Length12.22 m
- Wingspan8.38 m
- Height4.57 m
- Wing Area24.15
- Empty Weight4,750 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight11,136 kg
◆Armament2MOD.2
- Hardpoints5
- Internal Gun2x 20mm M39 cannons
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
⬢Service History1MOD.1
- Retirement Year1990
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1966Production started
- 1979Production ended
60
years in service
13
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
McDonnell Douglas EA-4F Skyhawk 
06 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
76GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT28COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT1125UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS44PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
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