Author Topic: Skyhawk fans (Read 356 times)

Replicant · « **on:** February 27, 2004, 05:22:44 PM »

If you like the old Skyhawk then check this link http://www.f4aviation.co.uk/Hangar/2004/saopaulo/saopaulo.htm

Some good images!

Chairboy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2004, 06:19:44 PM »

If you're a Skyhawk fan, you should definately check out this program the Australian navy pioneered:

http://www.skyhawk.org/2C/aus_sub.htm

The Royal Australian Navy Skyhawk, being an all-purpose aircraft, was the subject of a 1970s experimental sea trial of an A-4 on board a Royal Australian Navy submarine. There was no objection from the aviators to operating the Skyhawk from the somewhat limited deck space of the submarine. A problem with the Skyhawk's turbine cavitating while underway submerged was overcome. The diesel catapult worked just fine. However, the experiment was abandoned when the submarine's XO objected to the jet blast burning the paintwork off the sail.
Photograph courtesy of the Australian Naval Aircraft Museum: Mark Clayton, Director;, Windy Geale, Curator

JB73 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2004, 07:11:12 PM »

awww

thought you were talking about the buick that was discontinued (my second car.. was a tough little b***h)

senna · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2004, 07:38:07 PM »

Cool, Brazil has a modern aircraft carrier.

Replicant · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2004, 04:13:08 AM »

Nice old plane...

Rolex · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2004, 04:32:42 AM »

I'll see your 'Nice old plane...' and raise it to 'Great old plane...'

A-4 Skyhawk consistently blew away all the newer planes at Fightertown.

SunTracker · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2004, 04:41:46 AM »

A-4 is ground attack plane.

SaburoS · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2004, 05:02:37 AM »

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Originally posted by Rolex
I'll see your 'Nice old plane...' and raise it to 'Great old plane...'

A-4 Skyhawk consistently blew away all the newer planes at Fightertown.

Probably because the best skilled pilots flew 'em

pugg666 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2004, 08:11:59 AM »

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Probably because the best skilled pilots flew 'em

probably because it's very agile when it's not loaded down with bombs

Nice plane though

Pooh21 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2004, 09:35:37 AM »

Thats the main reason I play strike fighters, I love that little plane

Westy · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2004, 09:45:26 AM »

Of course it's a good old plane. Kurt Tank designed it.

Maverick · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2004, 10:25:17 AM »

There is about 10 of these fine old planes parked on the ramp at Marana Northwest Regional Airport near Tucson right now. I am assuming they are there for restoration to display status from the bone yard at Davis Monthan AFB. They are next to a hanger that specializes in restorations. Haven't gone over to confirm anything on them, I just saw them there the other week when I went flying.