ST Aerospace A-4SU Super Skyhawk | |
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| 국가 | 싱가포르 공화국 |
| 역할 | 전투기 폭격기, 고급 제트 트레이너 |
| 첫 비행 | 1986년 9월 19일 |
| 내장 | 150 |
Tthe ST 항공 우주 A-4SU 슈퍼 스카이호크 는 1980년대 싱가포르 항공기 산업(SAI, 현 ST 에어로스페이스)이 착수한 더글러스 A-4S 스카이호크 공격기의 주요 업그레이드 프로젝트입니다. 1989 년부터 2005 년 최전선에서 은퇴 할 때까지 전투기 폭격기 역할을하면서 싱가포르 공군 (RSAF)에서 독점적으로 사용되었습니다. 1999년 중반부터 A-4SU는 프랑스 카조에 있는 RSAF의 AJT 훈련 프로그램/파견을 위해 지정된 고급 제트 트레이너(AJT) 항공기의 추가 역할을 맡았습니다.
| TA-4SU Skyhawk Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | Robert Verhegghen |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 67 |
참고 항목:
General Characteristics and Upgrade
The TA-4SU Super Skyhawk is the two-seat trainer variant of the A-4SU Super Skyhawk, which was a major modernization of the Douglas A-4S/A-4S-1 Skyhawk attack aircraft carried out by Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aerospace) for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) in the late 1980s. The upgrade transformed the aircraft by replacing its original underpowered engine with a modern turbofan and installing advanced avionics. The TA-4SU is unique among Skyhawk trainers, featuring a 710 mm (28 inch) fuselage plug and two completely separate cockpits, each with its own canopy, giving the rear-seat instructor excellent forward visibility. It was used for operational conversion and advanced jet training.
| Property | Typical Value (TA-4SU Trainer) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Advanced Jet Trainer / Combat Trainer |
| National Origin | United States (Original) / Singapore (Upgrade) |
| 제조업체 | ST Aerospace (Upgrade) |
| Service Entry (SU Variant) | 1989 |
| 승무원 | 2 (Student and Instructor) |
| Length Overall | Approx. 13.10 m (43 ft) (Longer than single-seater due to plug) |
| 윙스 팬 | 8.38 m (27 ft 6 in) |
| 높이 | 4.57 m (15 ft 0 in) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 10,205 kg (22,500 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: One General Electric F404-GE-100D non-afterburning turbofan engine.
- Thrust: 48.4 kN (10,800 lbf).
- Note: This replacement improved climb rate by 35% and acceleration by 40% compared to the original J65 turbojet.
- Maximum Speed: 1,128 km/h (701 mph; 609 knots).
- Rate of Climb: Approx. 55 m/s (10,913 ft/min).
- Ferry Range: 3,220 km (2,000 mi) with 3 external drop tanks.
- Service Ceiling: 12,192 m (40,000 ft).
Armament and Avionics
- Fixed Armament: 2 x 30 mm ADEN cannons (200 rounds/gun).
- Hardpoints: 5 total (1 centreline, 4 underwing) with a capacity of 4,500 kg (9,900 lb).
- Ordnance Capability: Can carry a variety of munitions, including:
- Air-to-Air Missiles: AIM-9 Sidewinder.
- Air-to-Surface Missiles: AGM-65 Maverick.
- Bombs: Paveway Laser-Guided Bombs (LGBs) and Mark 80 series unguided bombs.
- Avionics Upgrade: The suite includes a GEC/Ferranti 4510 Head-up display (HUD), Litton LN-93 Inertial Navigation System (INS), and multi-function displays.
- Trainer Feature: Fully capable of weapons delivery, serving as a combat trainer, unlike many other two-seat trainers.
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