Mar 3, 2017 · It’s easy to underestimate how phenomenal an accomplishment “Heinemann’s Hot Rod”—as the A-4 became known— truly was. By the time Heinemann conceived of the …

Pilots called the Skyhawk: "Heinemann's Hot Rod;" The "Scooter;" and The "Tinkertoy" ("Tink" for short). This plane enjoyed the longest production run of any tactical aircraft in the history of …

“Heinemann’s Hot Rod”: As U.S. forces fought the Korean War, famed Douglas Aircraft Company engineer Ed Heinemann was concerned about the increasing weight and corresponding cost …

Officially, Douglas calls its new A4D the Skyhawk, but within the company, the plane is called the “Heinemann Hot-Rod,” after Designer Edward H. Heinemann, 46, boss engineer at Douglas’ El...

The diminutive Skyhawk soon received the nicknames "Scooter", "Kiddiecar", "Bantam Bomber", "Tinker Toy Bomber", and, on account of its speed and nimble performance, "Heinemann's …

Sep 16, 1991 · Ed Heinemann’s hot rods still figure in the daily war games that Top Guns at Miramar Naval Air Station play. But now his most famous creation, the A-4 Skyhawk, takes the …

The Skyhawk quickly became loved by it's pilots and crew and was affectionately known as Heinemann's Hot Rod, Tinker Toy, Bantam Bomber, Mighty Mite, Ford, and Scooter. The …

May 18, 2016 · With the piston engine Douglas AD-1 Skyraider in production and the faster turboprop powered A2D-1 Skyshark in its testing phase, Douglas wanted to offer the U.S. …

Jul 24, 2018 · This marked the first time an attack aircraft had set the record, earning it the sobriquet “Heinemann’s Hot Rod.” Designated XA4D-1, the prototype Skyhawk first flew at …

Dubbed the “Scooter” by its Navy and Marine pilots due to its legendary maneuverability and outstanding roll rate, the A-4 also became known as “Heinemann’s Hot Rod” in tribute to its …