Skyhawk, a small and lightweight attack aircraft nicknamed the "Tinker Toy," was a surprisingly lethal workhorse for the U.S.

In Top Gun—undoubtedly the most culturally relevant military aviation film ever made—the A-4 pops up multiple times.

Though introduction of A-7 Corsairs gradually supplanted the A-4 complement on larger carriers, the Skyhawk’s shorter takeoff and landing distance guaranteed its continued service on smaller ...

Though introduction of A-7 Corsairs gradually supplanted the A-4 complement on larger carriers, the Skyhawk’s shorter takeoff and landing distance guaranteed its continued service on smaller ...

Because most American World War II era carriers couldn't launch larger fighters like the F-4 Phantom II and A-7 Corsair, the Navy especially began to fall in love with the Skyhawk, which had its ...