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What was the primary role of the A-4 Skyhawk?

  • Ground-attack aircraft

  • Air superiority fighter

  • Interceptor

  • Reconnaissance aircraft

Answer

The A-4 Skyhawk was a single-seat, subsonic carrier-capable ground-attack aircraft developed by McDonnell Douglas. It was designed to deliver a variety of ordnance, including nuclear weapons, and was used extensively during the Vietnam War. The A-4 Skyhawk was known for its small size, low cost, and high performance.
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