The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a single-seat subsonic carrier-capable light attack aircraft designed and produced by the American aerospace manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company, and later, McDonnell Douglas. It was originally designated A4D under the United States Navy 's pre-1962 designation system.

US Navy two-place, lightweight, high-performance trainer capable of operating from an aircraft carrier or shore base. One 8,500 lb (37.8kN) static thrust Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6B turbojet. 260 sq ft (24.2sq. m) 24,500 pounds (11,113kg).

Known for its lightweight and small airframe supported by a powerful J52-P8 turbojet, the Skyhawk soon was dubbed “Heinemann’s Hot Rod” after its designer, Ed Heinemann. The type enjoyed service in many US Navy and Marine squadrons as a light attack aircraft and even as a trainer in both one and two seat versions.

Nov 9, 2016 · TA-4J. In 1968, a contract was let to produce the TA-4J, a trainer version of the TA-4F. The TA-4J differed from the TA-4F through the removal of the tactical weapons system and aerial tanker components, and utilization of the J52-P6 engine instead of the higher-rated J52-P8.

The TA-4J Skyhawk entered production in June 1969. It became the longest-serving of the Skyhawks as the US Navy’s standard advanced jet trainer until replaced in the early 1990’s with the T-45A Goshawk. There were two trainer variants of the A …

The TA-4J descended from the Navy and Marine Corps single-seat light attack aircraft which was the Navy's and Marines' standard light-attack fighter for nearly 20 years. Originally designated A4D-1 and first flown (as XA4D-1) on June 22, 1954.

The TA-4J is a two-seat trainer version of the Skyhawk that provided advanced training for Navy and Marine Corps pilots. The Douglas TA-4J was the two-seat trainer version of the A-4 Skyhawk.555 two-seat trainer models were constructed.

The TA-4J Skyhawk is the two-seat variant of the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk attack aircraft. Skyhawks began operational service in the mid-1950s and remained in service with the U.S. Navy and Marines through the remainder of the 20th century.

The TA-4F Fast Forward Air Control version was fully combat capable; the Ta-4J was intended solely as a trainer in the Advanced Strike Syllabus phase of Navy pilot training. TA-4J’s were also used as adversary aircraft at the Navy Fighter Weapons School (“TOPGUN”) going up against F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets in air “combat.”

The TA-4J Skyhawk entered production in June 1969. It became the longest-serving of the Skyhawks as the US Navy’s standard advanced jet trainer until replaced in the early 1990’s with the T-45A Goshawk.