G.91 Gina vs A-4 Skyhawk
Italian light fighter-bomber from the Cold War era, prominently deployed by NATO countries for close air support roles. |
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Origin country |
🇮🇹 Italy
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Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
Fiat Aeritalia |
First flight |
9 August 1956 |
Year of introduction |
1959 |
Number produced |
770 units
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Average unit price |
$1.6 million
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American light attack jet, extensively deployed in the Vietnam War, notable for carrier-based operations and close air support roles. |
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Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
First flight |
22 June 1954 |
Year of introduction |
1956 |
Number produced |
2960 units
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Average unit price |
$2 million
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Wing area |
16.4 m²
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Wingspan |
8.6 m
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Height |
4.0 m
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Length |
10.3 m
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Maximum speed |
1075 km/h
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Operational range |
1,150 km
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Service ceiling |
13,106 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
5,500 kg
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Empty weight |
3,100 kg
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Total thrust |
1 x 2,268 kgf
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Wing area |
24.2 m²
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Wingspan |
8.4 m
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Height |
4.6 m
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Length |
12.2 m
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Maximum speed |
1077 km/h
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Operational range |
3,300 km
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Service ceiling |
12,880 m
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Max. takeoff weight |
11,136 kg
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Empty weight |
4,750 kg
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Total thrust |
1 x 4,100 kgf
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Photo of A-4 Skyhawk by US Marine Corps.