NZ A4-K Skyhawks will return to the skies

**willytheekid** · 17th February 2013, 13:11

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

1960's tech. close air support perhaps but any jihadi with a Stinger can take one down. We should have picked up the F-16's we were offered.

You underestimate this "1960's" aircraft mate

...now take the "Stock" version shown above, add one of the best heads-up systems in the world, upgraded target acquisition and air avionics, nearly DOUBLE the thrust out put of that engine* and then add on over twice the weapons pay load...and you have the NZ A-4k SkyHawk

*its why they had to strengthen the wings!...they kept cracking and nearly tearing off due to the extra speed and acceleration

...the proof of how great our wee planes where, can be seen sitting at The McDonald Douglas museum in the states....they bought a NZ Skyhawk...its one of there most prized piece's and is proudly displayed beside there "stock" version, just to highlight the amazing upgrade the kiwis did

So be damn proud of these little jets mate...the NZ air-force took an already amazing all rounder, and turned it into one of the most aggressive, hard hitting wee planes to ever take to the sky's

...they where known around the world for there deadly capabilities and excellence in nearly all roles.
And the pilots that flew them, got snapped up by fighter schools all around the world...because they where the some of the best high speed, low level attack and dog fight pilots on the planet!...all thanks to our little old A4's

Hence why I'm so happy these native birds will get to fly again....once again people around the world will get to see what kiwis can do with an outdated "1960's" aircraft

**Nova.** · 17th February 2013, 13:41

learn something new every day

**Swoop** · 17th February 2013, 14:24

Thank you, NZ labour party.

A bigger bunch of lying, deceitful cun*s would be challenging to find.

**Maha** · 17th February 2013, 16:17

Originally Posted by Macontour

. Used to love the way they displayed at Air Shows and did the "sneaky" high speed low level pass from behind the crowd. That sudden high pitched tearing the sky apart sound as the jet screamed overhead or in front of the crowd was magic.

As a kid growing up in Palmerston North, there was a mock bombing of the clock tower in the square one weekend (late 60's early 70's?)
The Skyhawks flew very low down Rangitikei st towards the clock tower and then banked away as a huge bomb like noise happened with coloured smoked..
Scary shit for most that were there at the time..everyone lining the streets, the jets flying what seemed like just above your head, would never get away with doing that today...

**Robert Taylor** · 17th February 2013, 18:15

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

1960's tech. close air support perhaps but any jihadi with a Stinger can take one down. We should have picked up the F-16's we were offered.

EXACTLY, and that bitch we had as a Priminister for 9 years should burn in hell for enternity

**Smifffy** · 17th February 2013, 20:37

Having a squadron of maritime strike aircraft was the rationale behind no longer requiring a 4 frigate navy when it came time to replace the Leanders with the Anzacs.

**FJRider** · 17th February 2013, 20:49

Originally Posted by Maha

As a kid growing up in Palmerston North, there was a mock bombing of the clock tower in the square one weekend (late 60's early 70's?)
The Skyhawks flew very low down Rangitikei st towards the clock tower and then banked away as a huge bomb like noise happened with coloured smoked..
Scary shit for most that were there at the time..everyone lining the streets, the jets flying what seemed like just above your head, would never get away with doing that today...

I've watched them use the real stuff up near Waiouru. I'd rather not be on the receiving end.

**Edbear** · 17th February 2013, 20:56

Originally Posted by FJRider

I've watched them use the real stuff up near Waiouru. I'd rather not be on the receiving end.

I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of even a .22, personally...

**FJRider** · 17th February 2013, 21:11

Originally Posted by Edbear

I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of even a .22, personally...

That about all M16's are. They can hurt.

**Edbear** · 17th February 2013, 21:16

Originally Posted by FJRider

That about all M16's are. They can hurt.

I kinda have an aversion to pain and death, I try to avoid both wherever I can...

**FJRider** · 17th February 2013, 21:21

Originally Posted by Edbear

I kinda have an aversion to pain and death, I try to avoid both wherever I can...

I got hit by an M16 once. If it was a bullet instead of the butt ... I might not be here today. And it did hurt.

**Edbear** · 17th February 2013, 21:28

Originally Posted by FJRider

I got hit by an M16 once. If it was a bullet instead of the butt ... I might not be here today. And it did hurt.

Ouch!

10characters, mutter mutter...

**SPman** · 17th February 2013, 21:29

Originally Posted by Swoop

Thank you, NZ labour party.

A bigger bunch of lying, deceitful cun*s would be challenging to find.

I wouldn't know about that - the current Nats have filled their shoes in that department, superbly...........................

**Edbear** · 17th February 2013, 21:35

Hey I know! Let's all blame the Government! Any Government will do, but especially whichever one is currently in power. 'Cause as we all know, all Governments are bad and whenever in power they are especially bad. Doesn't seem to matter which...