ST Aerospace A-4SU Super Skyhawk | |
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| 国家 | 新加坡共和国 |
| 作用 | 战斗机轰炸机，高级喷气式教练机 |
| 首次飞行 | 1986年9月19日 |
| 建立 | 150 |
这 ST 航空航天 A-4SU 超级天鹰 是新加坡飞机工业公司（SAI，现为ST航空航天）在20世纪80年代承接的道格拉斯A-4S天鹰攻击机的重大升级项目。新加坡共和国空军（RSAF）专门使用这种飞机，从1989年到2005年从前线服役退休，一直担任战斗机轰炸机的角色。自1999年年中以来，A-4SU承担了作为RSAF在法国卡佐的AJT训练计划/分遣队的指定先进喷气式教练机（AJT）飞机的额外角色。
| TA-4SU Skyhawk Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | Robert Verhegghen |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 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) |
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| 作用 | Advanced Jet Trainer / Combat Trainer |
| National Origin | United States (Original) / Singapore (Upgrade) |
| 制造商 | ST Aerospace (Upgrade) |
| Service Entry (SU Variant) | 1989 |
| 船员 | 2 (Student and Instructor) |
| Length Overall | Approx. 13.10 m (43 ft) (Longer than single-seater due to plug) |
| 翼展 | 8.38 m (27 ft 6 in) |
| 高度 | 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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