Douglas A-4C Skyhawk: Vietnam-Era Attack Aircraft at the National Air and Space Museum

A brief museum description of the Douglas A-4C Skyhawk (A4D-2N), an attack aircraft that entered production in 1959 with improvements in cockpit layout, safety, radar, and all-weather capability. With 638 units built, it was the most numerous A-4 model and saw extensive use in the Vietnam War for close ground support and attacking targets in North Vietnam. The specific aircraft on display (BuNo 148314) served with VA-76 on the USS Bon Homme Richard.