FS98/FS2000/CFS1/CFS2 Douglas A-4 Skyhawk VF-1 "Falcões do mar" Brazilian Air Navy
By Jens-Ole Kjølberg
-trond.kjoelberg@c2i.net
Important! FS2000 and CFS2 users have to change the sound and panel folder because they are the default FS98.
The Douglas A-4 "Skyhawk" was designed by the late Ed Heinemann in response to a Navy requirement for a fast (but compact) long-range, light-weight carrier jet aircraft capable of delivering a nuclear weapon.
This plane enjoyed the longest production run of any tactical aircraft in the history of aviation, about 25 years! Because of its small size (wing span less than that of a Piper "Cub") and ease with which flight deck personnel could handle it in comparison with other jet aircraft, A-4s became known variously as either "Scooters", "Tinker Toys" or "Heinemann's Hot Rod".
The "Skyhawk" participated in the first raids of the Vietnam war and became one of the primary strike aircraft thereafter until replaced by the A-7 "Corsair" in the 1969 time-frame. An A-4C is credited with shooting down a MiG -17 over Vietnam. The A4Ds endured the most losses of any carrier-based aircraft in Vietnam with the loss of 195 of them in combat including those piloted by Senator John McCain and Vice Admiral James Stockdale as well as the first two victims of surface-to-air guided missiles during that conflict.
The Skyhawk's contribution to the conflict in Southeast Asia is well documented. In the hands of courageous pilots, marine and navy alike, it was a superb close air support and interdiction weapon. Operating from the Yankee Station carriers, it was a spearhead for major strikes against the most heavily defended targets in the history of warfare. Based ashore below the seventeenth parallel, the marines put the bomber to excellent use. The Blue Angels flew the Skyhawk for many years. Top Gun instructors flying the Skyhawk whupped everything in the sky - including Tomcats, Phantoms, Crusaders, Hornets and Vipers. It has been said that the aircraft's most significant contribution evolves around how it proved that with diligent engineering, hard work and continuing cooperation between builder and buyer, wonders can be worked. Wonders that last a very long time!
This Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, Bu. No.1021, is used by the VF-1 "Falcões do mar" operating out of "Minas Gerais". First Navy Brazilian units to use fighters.
Thanks to Lewis Magruder for all his help.
Visit the great Skyhawk Association Website:
-http://www.skyhawk.org/
A lot of Skyhawk pictures at modelingmadness.com:
-http://modelingmadness.com/archives.htm
I welcome any feedback, or comments for improvement.
This aircraft is from a combination of authors:
Original Designer: Deane Baunton
(deaneb@ihug.co.nz)
Moving parts: Lewis Magruder
(Blackhawk96@hotmail.com)
Repainted by: Carlos Henrique (BRA_Goose)
(goose@gavca.com)
under autorization
This software is released soley as freeware. It may not be distributed by any
means that requires users to pay for it or any other sites without permission from the author.
Disclaimer
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This software is released as is. Installation is at your own risk. The
author is not responsible for any damage resulting from the installation
of this software.
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Installation:
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Simply unzip the A-4Brazilianairnavy.ZIP into the [FS98]\aircraft\A-4Brazilianairnavy\
The A-4Brazilianairnavy folder is automatically created by WinZip if you
type it in.
That's it!
I included a Generic Military Single Jet panel but I recomend Mike Hill's (a4pnl3.zip) which is the one I use on this aircraft.
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1º Brazilian Fighters Squadron
http:\\www.gavca.com
Senta a Pua!!!
