Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Aircraft

Douglas aircraft

· 1-seat · Reference price ~$1,500,000 ($700,000–$3,000,000) · updated recently

Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Specifications

Model spec

The Douglas A-4C Skyhawk is a 1-seat large cabin jet with a cruise speed of 495 kt (917 km/h), a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km), and a useful load of 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).

Performance
Cruise495 kt (917 km/h)
Range1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Service Ceiling42,000 ft (12,802 m)
Engine & Fuel
EngineWright J65-W-20
Fuel Burn900.0 GPH (3,406 L/h)
ICAO TypeA4
Weights & Seats
Seats1
Useful Load5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)

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Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Price & Cost

Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Douglas A-4C Skyhawk Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (900.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$558,000/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Buying a Used Douglas A-4C Skyhawk

Buying a Douglas A-4C Skyhawk is about the engines, maintenance programs and avionics as much as the airframe. Engine and airframe hourly-maintenance programs transfer with the aircraft and materially change both price and risk.

What to check before buying

  • Engine status & program — time to overhaul/MPI and whether the engines are enrolled on an hourly maintenance program (the biggest value driver on any jet).
  • Airframe program & inspections — scheduled (Doc) inspections, airframe/parts programs and total cycles.
  • Avionics & mandates — a modern glass flight deck plus required mandates (ADS-B, FANS) raise value and capability.
  • Damage history & logbooks — complete, gap-free records and a clean accident history protect resale.
  • Pre-buy inspection — a full pre-buy at a type-authorised service centre before money changes hands.

Frequently Asked Questions — Douglas A-4C Skyhawk

How much does a Douglas A-4C Skyhawk cost?
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