A-4K

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The A-4K is a New Zealand-specific upgraded variant of the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk light attack aircraft, modernized with advanced avionics and systems for enhanced combat capability.

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instanceOf Douglas A-4 Skyhawk variant
attack aircraft variant
additionalAirframesAcquired ex-RAAF A-4G
aircraftRole close air support
fighter-bomber
ground-attack
light attack
airframeOrigin A-4F
linked to: A-4 Skyhawk
avionicsSuite glass cockpit
hands-on-throttle-and-stick controls
head-up display
basedOn Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
linked to: A-4 Skyhawk
countryOfOperator New Zealand
crew 1
engineType Pratt & Whitney J52 turbojet
linked to: Pratt & Whitney J52
fireControlSystem modernized weapons management system
guns 2× 20 mm Colt Mk 12 cannon
hardpoints multiple underwing and centerline pylons
landingGear tricycle landing gear
manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company
manufacturerSuccessor McDonnell Douglas
modernizationPeriod 1980s
modernizationProgram Project Kahu
modernizationType avionics upgrade
weapons systems upgrade
navigationSystem TACAN
VOR/ILS
inertial navigation system
notableFeature New Zealand-specific avionics and systems configuration
significant capability increase over original A-4F standard
numberBuiltForRNZAF 10
operator Royal New Zealand Air Force
primaryUser Royal New Zealand Air Force
radar Westinghouse AN/APG-66 (variant)
serviceEntry 1970
serviceRetirement 2001
status retired from RNZAF service
successorInRNZAFRole none (fast jet capability disbanded)
usedByUnit No. 2 Squadron RNZAF
No. 75 Squadron RNZAF
usedFor air defense training
close air support training
maritime strike
weaponsCapability air-to-air missiles
air-to-surface missiles
rocket pods
unguided bombs
wingConfiguration delta-like low-mounted wing

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A-4 Skyhawk variant A-4K