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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
TA-4G Skyhawk
Category
Country
Production
1967–1971
Quantity
20
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
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 Flight1964
- Service Entry Year1967
- Crew2
- Primary RoleLight attack and fleet air defence trainer
- GenerationSecond generation jet fighter
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
- Engine TypeTurbojet
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J52-P-6A
- Number of Engines1
- Thrust (dry, each)71
- Thrust (afterburner, each)84
- Thrust-to-Weight0.68
- AfterburnerYes
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel2,200 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
- Top Speed1,010 km/h
- Top Speed (Mach)0.95 Mach
- Cruise Speed850 km/h
- Stall Speed200 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,200 m
- Ferry Range2,700 km
- Combat Radius500 km
- Rate of Climb70 m/s
- G-Limit7.5
- Takeoff Run500 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length12.2 m
- Wingspan8.99 m
- Height3.07 m
- Wing Area17.9
- Empty Weight7,200 kg
- Loaded Weight9,500 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight12,200 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints5
- Weapons Payload4,500 kg
- Internal Gun20 mm cannon
- Internal Weapons BayYes
- 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 LIFESPANRetired
- 1967Production started
- 1971Production ended
59
years in service
4
years in production
20
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
TA-4G SkyhawkSALES2records
Australiaⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
40GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT18COLD WAR · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT740UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS9PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
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