| A-4K Skyhawk | A-4K Kahu |
The A-4K Skyhawk is a ground attack aircraft for the ANZAC that was first introduced in Wargame: Red Dragon.
History[]
The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was developed in the early 1950's as a carrier-based light attack platform. It is a subsonic single-engine, single-seat multi-role combat aircraft and saw extensive use in the Vietnam War. The A-4K was the first variant first sold to the Royal New Zealand Air Force in 1970. Fourteen of the type were delivered that year, and the A-4Ks would later be upgraded to the KAHU configuration in the 1980's.
Two Royal New Zealand Air Force squadrons were equipped with A-4K No. 2 Squadron and No. 75 Squadron.
Overview[]
The A-4K Skyhawk is a Ground Attack Aircraft available to ANZAC and BLUFOR decks. It is an 85 point light strike platform armed with two fire and forget AGM-65B Maverick missiles and twin Colt Mk. 12 20mm cannons. The A-4K is a cost-effective spot-removal platform capable of attacking and destroying even top of the line REDFOR tanks thanks to its accurate, powerful Maverick missiles. Its Mk. 12 cannons allow the A-4K to strafe ground targets, harass helicopters, and provides minor protection against enemy aircraft at close range.
The major drawbacks of the A-4K are its lack of any aerial missile compliment and lack of ECM. This leaves the A-4K highly vulnerable to long range SAMs and enemy fighters. A fighter or SEAD escort is highly recommended when sending the A-4K to strike targets over enemy territory or if enemy fighters are anticipated.
Weapons[]
Red Dragon[]
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| Type | Autocannon | AGM | No Weapon |
| Name | Twin Colt Mk.12 | AGM-65B Maverick | |
| Caliber | 20mm AoE | Electro-optical HEAT F&F | |
| Ammo | x 200 | x 2 | |
| Range | Ground = 2100 m Helicopters = 1575 m  Airplanes = 2100 m
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Ground = 3150 m Helicopters = N/A m Airplanes = N/A m
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| Accuracy | 20% | 40% | |
| Stabilizer | 20% | 40% | |
| AP Power | N/A | 26 | |
| HE Power | 1 | N/A | |
| Suppression | 40 | 150 | |
| Rate of fire | 1071 r/min | 2 s r/min |
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