Douglas A-4 Skyhawk / Scooter
by: RLindsey
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The A-4 was officially called the Skyhawk, but picked-up the nickname Scooter from it’s small size and easy maneuverability. The United States Navy Blue Angels used the A-4 from 1974 to 1986. The Skyhawk could take a lot of abuse and that endeared it to pilots.
Length: 40 feet 3 inches
Wingspan: 27 feet 6 inches
Speed: 670 mph
Ceiling: 49,000 miles
Range: 920 miles
Engines: 1 Pratt & Whitney J52 Turbojet, 8,000-pound thrust
Crew: 1
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Robert M. Lindsey
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