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A4D-3
The Skyhawk that never flew.
Some of the A4D-3 capabilities were incorporated into the later A4D-5 (A-4E). Cancelled Bureau Numbers were 145157 thru 145156 (10).
Some of the A4D-3 capabilities were incorporated into the later A4D-5 (A-4E). Cancelled Bureau Numbers were 145157 thru 145156 (10).
A4D-4
... cancelled in the project design stage. ... would have incorporated a folding wing. The design included seven hardpoints.
A4D-5
...lost the VAL (light attack) competition to the Vought A-7 Corsair II.
Argentina A-4AR
About 12 single and dual seaters are on the flight lines, with about that number again in operational reserve. On-line is 10 A-4AR and 2 OA-4AR, with another 4 aircraft projected to be added if the budget allows.
U.S.S. Hancock CVA-19, 1970
Brazil's AF-1
Brazil is working to keep their Skyhawks current!
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The incredible work of R. G. Smith [ Link to our small sampling of his work, and contact information. ]
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Caricature Artist Hank Caruso’s last A-4 depiction, “Scooters”, is now available in limited numbers from the Association. The prints are 13”x 16”, signed by the artist, and will make a great gift or “I Love Me” wall memento! Through Hank’s generosity, we can make prints available at $20 plus S&H (~$6). 20% of the sales price will be donated to the Artist’s favorite charity. Contact skyhawkasn@gmail.com 
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"The 8,500-pound-thrust J52 engine was first built for the North American Hound Dog missile. With models producing 11,200 pounds of thrust, the J52 soon became the Navy's workhorse, powering McDonnell Douglas' A-4 Skyhawk series and Grumman's A-6 Intruder and EA-6B Prowler. More than 5,000 J52 engines were produced, spanning nearly three decades."
The Skyhawk Association would like to thank Pratt and Whitney for their generous support of our mission.
