ST Aerospace A-4SU Super Skyhawk | |
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| Krajiny | Singapurská republika |
| Úlohu | Stíhací bombardér, Pokročilý prúdový trenažér |
| Prvý let | 19. septembra 1986 |
| Postavený | 150 |
Komisia ST Aerospace A-4SU Super Skyhawk je veľký modernizačný projekt útočného lietadla Douglas A-4S Skyhawk, ktorý uskutočnila spoločnosť Singapore Aircraft Industries (SAI, teraz ST Aerospace) v roku 1980. Bol používaný výhradne vzdušnými silami Singapurskej republiky (RSAF), slúžil v úlohe stíhacieho bombardéra od roku 1989 až do odchodu do dôchodku z frontovej služby v roku 2005. Od polovice roku 1999 prevzal A-4SU dodatočnú úlohu ako určené pokročilé prúdové cvičné lietadlo (AJT) pre výcvikový program/oddiel RSAF AJT v Cazaux vo Francúzsku.
| TA-4SU Skyhawk Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Robert Verhegghen |
| Lokalizácia | Neznáme |
| Fotografie | 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) |
|---|---|
| Úlohu | Advanced Jet Trainer / Combat Trainer |
| National Origin | United States (Original) / Singapore (Upgrade) |
| Výrobca | ST Aerospace (Upgrade) |
| Service Entry (SU Variant) | 1989 |
| Posádky | 2 (Student and Instructor) |
| Length Overall | Approx. 13.10 m (43 ft) (Longer than single-seater due to plug) |
| Rozpätie krídel | 8.38 m (27 ft 6 in) |
| Výška | 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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