McDonnell-Douglas A4 “Skyhawk”
The U.S. Marine Corps received the aircraft on display (Bureau #158182) in October 1971. It saw service with multiple Marine Corps attack squadrons before its final assignment to the Marine Attack Squadron 131 at Willow Grove NAS-JRB. It was stricken from service in 1994 after a collision with Canadian geese damaged the aircraft beyond repair. Following its retirement in 1994, the DVHAA acquired the aircraft and completed its restoration in July 1996. Together the DVHAA, volunteers from MAG-49, PA ANG, and NAS-JRB Transient Line Crew completely rebuilt and restored this aircraft.
This aircraft loan courtesy of the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.
Specifications
Bureau #: | 158182 |
Built: | October 1971 |
Crew: | 1 |
Passengers: | 0 |
Retired: | June 1994 |
Received: | 1994 |
Restored by: | DVHAA |
Restored: | 1994 – 1996 |
Length: | 41′ 3″ |
Height: | 14′ 11″ |
>Wingspan: | 26′ 6″ |
Weight Empty: | 10,465 lbs |
Weight Loaded: | 24,500 lbs |
Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney J52-P408 |
Thrust: | 11,200 lbs |
Max Speed: | 673 mph |
Range: | 920 miles |
Manufacturer: | Douglas |
Armarment: | 2 – 20mm Cannons |
Ordnance: | 9,155 lbs |
Ceiling: | 40,600 ft |
Status: | On Display |
Please contact the museum if you have any information, comments, or recollections of this A-4M Skyhawk.