The Skyhawk was developed during the early 1950s on behalf of the Navy and United States Marine Corps as a replacement for the propeller-driven Douglas A-1 (AD) Skyraider.

With simplistic flight characteristics, great visibility and a sophisticated glass cockpit outfitted with Garmin® G1000® avionics, the Cessna® Skyhawk® piston boasts a slow landing speed and a …

Nov 25, 2025 · Explore the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk—its armament, top speed, cockpit, combat history, and why this iconic attack jet remains a legend of aviation.

Mar 23, 2025 · The A-4 Skyhawk made its maiden flight on June 22, 1954, and entered operational service with the U.S. Navy on October 1, 1956. It quickly became a mainstay of …

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Aug 30, 2024 · The A-4 was the first to drop ordnance in the Vietnam War and logged the most combat missions among naval attack aircraft. The Skyhawk had an extensive combat history …

The A-4 Skyhawk was a post Korean War U.S. attack aircraft intended to be operated from aircraft carriers. It was designed by Douglas Aircraft to satisfy the U.S. Navy's need for a jet …

The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a single seat carrier-capable attack aircraft developed for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The delta winged, single-engined Skyhawk was …

The Blue Angels flew the A-4 Skyhawk during the period 1974-1986. Called the “Tinker Toy” because of its diminutive size, the A-4 bore the brunt of Naval Aviation’s strike effort during the...

See also Captain Skyhawk, a video game developed by Rare for the NES Cessna CH-1 Skyhook, based on the Seibel S-4B