As the A-1 Skyraider was retiring, a jet powered replacement was ordered. Ed Heinemann of Douglas Aircraft corporation opted for a low cost, low complexity design. The XA-4D prototype not only fulfillled all the Navy's requirements, but breached them. The aircraft was 20% cheaper and 50% lighter than required, and won the contract effortlessly. It fought in Vietnam and the Falklands, where it was manned by the Argentinian pilots.

Use slider 1 to control elevator trim.

GENERAL INFO

  • Created On: Windows
  • Game Version: 1.3.204.1
  • Price: $2,386k
  • Number of Parts: 50
  • Dimensions: 6 m x 9 m x 15 m

PERFORMANCE

  • Total Delta V: 0m/s
  • Total Thrust: 0N
  • Engines: 1
  • Wet Mass: 4,995kg
  • Dry Mass: 4,282kg

STAGES

Stage Engines Delta V Thrust Burn Mass
1 1 0m/s 0N 0s 4,995kg

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