May 27,1997

          McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk


    Most expert opinion in the U.S. Navy refused to believe the claim of Ed Heinemann, chief 
engineer of what was then Douglas El Segundo,that he could build a jet attack bomber weighing
half the 30,000lbs specified by the Navy. The first Skyhawk, nicknamed "Heinemann's Hot Rod",
not only flew but gained a world record by flying a 500km circuit at over 695mph.The later 
versions of this aircraft did approach the 30,000lb weight ceiling,but only because the basic 
design had been improved with more powerful engines, increased fuel capacity, and a much heavier 
weapons load.The wing was made as a single unit, forming an integral fuel tank and so small 
it did not need to fold.The F model introduced the dorsal hump containing additional avionics.


                 SPECIFICATIONS:

                         ENGINE: 1 Pratt & Whitney J52-6 two-shaft turbojet 9,300 lb(4218 kg)
                      
                     DIMENTIONS: Span 27ft 6in
                                 Length 40ft 1.5in
                                 Height 15ft

                         WEIGHT: Empty 7,700lbs
                                 Maximum Loaded 24,000lbs
            
                             
  
    This model was created in Lightwave  5.0 all markings are stenciled in,so if you want to add texture maps
to complete its "war-weary look" feel free to do so. Even though it is "Freeware" all that I ask is that this
text file remain with the object and if it is used for any publication,that I be given credit for the creation of the model. I am a professional  computer animator by trade so if you like this model and need anything specific,
at present I can be reached at :


                                                     Gardy-McGrath,International
                                                      1950 Roland Clarke Place
                                                      Reston, VA 
                                                       (703) 660-6000

or I can be reached at home:
                                                      

                                                      Loren M. Sharp
                                                       153 Buckingham Drive
                                                       Stephen's City, VA
                                                       E-Mail lmsharp@hotmail.com
                                                       


copyright 1997