A-4G
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- Role
- Bomber
- Max Speed
- 585 kn
- Ceiling
- 42400 ft
- Range Units
- Miles
Description
The A-4G/K is a variant of the American A-4E/F developed for use by the RAN (A-4G) and the RNZAF (A-4K). The RAN A-4G and RNZAF A-4K were both ordered with AIM-9 Sidewinder capability to operate in an air defense role, although it carries no other types of guided weapons and is limited to iron bombs and rockets.
Unit
- Type
- Aircraft
- Role
- Bomber
- In service
- 1959–1975
- Loadouts
- Default, Air To Air, Anti Ship, Anti Ship Long Range, CAS, Ferry, Strike, Strike Heavy, Strike Long Range
Performance
- Wingspan
- 8.4 m
- Max G
- 8 g
- Climb rate
- 34 m/s
- Ceiling
- 42,400 ft
- Max speed (sea level)
- 585 kn
- Stall speed
- 95 kn
- Mach limit
- 0.98 M
- Empty mass
- 4,465 kg
- Max fuel
- 7,224 kg
- Engines
- 2
- Thrust (each)
- 36 kN
- Cruise
- Mach 0.72 · 1,100 miles
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 6 nm
- RCS
- 10
- IR signature
- Semi-small