ST Aerospace A-4SU Super Skyhawk

ST Aerospace A-4SU Super Skyhawk
Страны	Республика Сингапур
Роль	Истребитель-бомбардировщик, Усовершенствованный реактивный тренажер
Первый полет	19 сентября 1986
Построен	150

Teh ST Aerospace A-4SU Супер Скайхок является крупным проектом модернизации штурмовика Douglas A-4S Skyhawk, предпринятым Singapore Aircraft Industries (SAI, теперь ST Aerospace) в 1980-х годах. Он использовался исключительно Военно-воздушными силами Республики Сингапур (RSAF), служа в роли истребителя-бомбардировщика с 1989 года до ухода с передовой службы в 2005 году. С середины 1999 года A-4SU взял на себя дополнительную роль в качестве назначенного передового учебно-тренировочного самолета (AJT) для учебной программы / отряда AJT RSAF в Казо, Франция.

Источник: ST Aerospace A-4SU Супер Скайхок в Википедии

TA-4SU Skyhawk Walk Around
Фотограф	Robert Verhegghen
Локализации	Неизвестная
Фотографии	67

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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)
Роль	Advanced Jet Trainer / Combat Trainer
National Origin	United States (Original) / Singapore (Upgrade)
Производителя	ST Aerospace (Upgrade)
Service Entry (SU Variant)	1989
Экипажа	2 (Student and Instructor)
Length Overall	Approx. 13.10 m (43 ft) (Longer than single-seater due to plug)
Размах крыла	8.38 m (27 ft 6 in)
Высота	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.