A-4 SKYHAWK - Sibat

A-4 <strong>SKYHAWK</strong>

A-4 4 OverviewHigh maneuverability,easy to operateOutstanding armament abilityImpressive payload capabilityReliable, robust platformLong range and high flight enduranceNATO compatibility

Why A-4AAdvantages of A-4 operationProven, reliable & robust platformLow cost maintenance based onflight hours

Why A-4 A (Cont.)Advantages of A-4 operation (cont.)Extensive use of “on condition”maintenance conceptSimple operation and supportEasy to learn - for air and groundcrewsHigh system survivability

Satisfied CustomersBAE Systems USA Training NATO combat squadrons Purchased 4 Aircraft in 2000 Upgrades were conducted byIsrael Aircraft IndustriesBAEATSIATSI – Advanced Training ServicesInc company Training US Air Force and Navycombat squadrons Purchased 13 Aircraft in 2000 IAF intensively assisted inrefurbishing the aircraft

A-4 4 Squadron MissionsAttack and Close Air Support

A-4 4 Squadron MissionsAir to Air Combat

A-4 4 Squadron MissionsTraining

A-4 4 Squadron MissionsIllumination

A-4 4 overviewOutlineSquadron missionsGeneral dataConfigurationArmamentIAF improvementsMaintenance & logisticsSummary

DimensionsDimensions:Wing span – 8.38 metersLength – 12.27 metersHeight – 4.57 metersWing area – 24.16 sqm

Dimensions (cont.)

WeightsWeights:Empty – 4,808 kgMax. T-O weight – 11,113 kgCombat weight (50% internal fuel + A/A missiles) – 6,818 kgWing loading (combat configuration) – 58 lb/ft 2Thrust to weight ratio (combat configuration) – 0.62

Power PlantPratt & Whitney J-52-408 engineWeight – 2,118 lbThrust – 11,200 lbOverspeed limit – 12,400 rpmIgnition system – Twin 20-joulestart

Fuel SystemsTotal fuel capacityInternal – 807 gallonsExternal – 1000 gallonsCapability of carrying 150, 300 & 400-gallontanks


ConfigurationPlatformNATO compatible avionics will be tailored tocustomer requirements

Aircraft External View

Platform

AvionicsTACANRadar AltimeterIFF InterrogatorElectric system - VSCF generator 20 KVA,emergency generator 1.7 KVANATO Compatible Communication &Navigation SystemsC/F Dispenser

Communication SystemsU\VHF radioDF

ArmamentAircraft max. armament weight – 3,720 kg.5 external store pylons, carrying pods &bombs, rockets or missilesTwo 30mm cannons`

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IAF ImprovementsJ52-P-408 Engine 11,200 lb Thrust –Themost powerful engine installed in A-4 A/CThe only A-4’s that utilize 30mm Cannons(considerably more lethal than the original20mm guns)30 MMcannons

Unique Tail Pipe Extension against IRmissilesIAF ImprovementsTail pipeextension


O levelsquadron levelAircraft launch & recovery, troubleshooting &corrective maintenanceDaily/monthly inspectionsI levelBase levelMaintenanceIAF can support 240,000 spareparts line itemsAircraft & Line Replaceable Units (LRU’S) repairsScheduled inspectionsD levelHighest level of maintenanceAircraft, LRU’S and ShopReplaceable Units (SRU’S)May be conducted by the IAI

SummaryA-4 is the best cost-effective solutionfor an advanced jet aircraftThe team of Israeli MOD & IAF offersa comprehensive after sale package

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