About
The AD‑4 Skyraider is a slow-moving, propeller-driven attack plane with a massive bomb load—more than a B‑17 bomber. It features a powerful R‑3350 radial engine, heavy armor, and four 20 mm cannons with 800 rounds.
Playstyle
Load up on bombs and rockets (up to 2,000 lb) and dive straight into ground targets. It’s strong at destroying bases but very vulnerable to fast fighters—avoid air combat while heavily armed.
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Huge bomb and rocket capacity
➕ Strong gun armament with many rounds
➕ Only U.S. attacker in its tier
➕ Comes with airbrakes for better control
Cons
➖ Very slow with poor acceleration
➖ No agility or good roll rate
➖ Energy bleeds quickly under load
➖ Low survivability when alone and loaded
Loadout Option
Trivia
- Flew in Korea and Vietnam, often in “Sandy” CSAR missions
- Its rockets (FFAR/HVAR) are plentiful but lack accuracy
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