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‎Survivability and armour

U45319534: Added a clearer description of some of the weaponry, added the survivability section, generic grammar and clarity edits.

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Added a clearer description of some of the weaponry, added the survivability section, generic grammar and clarity edits.

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 Like all other Skyhawks, the survivability is very poor. The aircraft was designed around the idea of being small and lightweight, which translates to easily taking damage. The two fuel tanks in the wings are not self-sealing and almost always take damage when either wing is hit. The fuel tank behind the pilot is a very large target but does have self-sealing capabilities.
-The pilot is well-protected by the standards of many other fighters but that protection is still extremely poor. 2.54mm of steel protects the front, sides, and bottom of the pilot; the rear of the cockpit is unarmored. The front windshield panel contains 50mm of bulletproof glass.
+The pilot is well-protected by the standards of many other fighters but that protection is still extremely poor. 2.54mm of steel protects the front, sides, and bottom of the pilot; the rear of the cockpit is unarmoured. The front windshield panel contains 50mm of bulletproof glass.
 The first time the Ayit takes damage is usually the last time, as any damage to the airframe either completely knocks out the aircraft or hampers its flight performance so badly the aircraft will either crash or be easy prey for the next attack. The Ayit can get away with taking some stray machine gun fire from tanks in mixed battles but any kind of dedicated surface-to-air or air-to-air weaponry will tear it apart.
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 Two options are available for air-to-air ordnance, the domestic [[Shafrir 2]] missile and the American [[AIM-9D Sidewinder|AIM-9D]], much improved over the [[A-4E (Israel)|A-4E]]'s [[AIM-9B Sidewinder|AIM-9B]] Sidewinders. Both have overloads of 18 G, which is very good for its battle rating, and enemies will need to put significant effort into dodging them kinetically. The AIM-9D has a better seeker and somewhat longer range while the Shafrir 2 offers an uncaged seeker. The Sidewinder will be the best choice for higher altitudes and longer ranges while the Shafrir will serve best in closer-range dogfights where the uncaged seeker really shines.
-Air-to-ground capability is where the Ayit truly comes into its own. MCLOS [[AGM-12B Bullpup|Bullpup]] missiles will provide experienced pilots with a hard-hitting, precision ground strike capability. [[AGM-62A Walleye I ER (510 kg)|AGM-62A]] Walleye and [[GBU-8 (2,000 lb)|GBU-8]] TV-guided glide bombs allow fire-and-forget bombing, while the triple rack of [[AGM-65A|AGM-65A Mavericks]] gives pilots an extremely powerful weapon against any armored ground target. Although less powerful than the later [[AGM-65B]] and [[AGM-65D]], they are the lowest BR Mavericks in the game.
+Air-to-ground capability is where the Ayit truly comes into its own. MCLOS [[AGM-12B Bullpup|Bullpup]] missiles will provide experienced pilots with a hard-hitting, precision ground strike capability. [[AGM-62A Walleye I ER (510 kg)|AGM-62A]] Walleye and [[GBU-8 (2,000 lb)|GBU-8]] TV-guided glide bombs allow fire-and-forget bombing, while the triple rack of [[AGM-65A|AGM-65A Mavericks]] gives pilots an extremely powerful weapon against any armoured ground target. Although less powerful than the later [[AGM-65B]] and [[AGM-65D]], they are the lowest BR Mavericks in the game.
 == Usage in battles ==
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 '''Common Enemies'''
-The [[F-104A]] is a common foe for the Ayit. It is the same battle rating in realistic battles as the Ayit and is a popular plane due to its immense speed. However, the F-104A struggles with maneuverability, so Ayit users can reverse a Starfighter and quickly get on their six for a quick window to get a missile off. If an Ayit user is unable to fire a missile off then it will be best to go back to level flight and try to run to a friendly or wait for another reversal attempt. This same process applies to many other flareless supersonic fighters like the [[MiG-21F-13|MiG-21F]]/[[MiG-21S (R-13-300)|S]] and [[MiG-19_(Family)|MiG-19]]. Unlike the Starfighter, both of these planes are more maneuverable and can be a bit more difficult to get a reversal done. As for subsonic jets like the [[F-86F-2]] or [[MiG-17]], the Ayit can use its quick acceleration and top speed to run away or get into a better position for a dogfight. Reversals can also be done against these targets due to the Ayit's ability to quickly bleed energy but these should not be performed with multiple enemies around. It will also be much more difficult to do this maneuver since subsonic aircraft will have a far lower closure rate compared to supersonic jets. The Ayit will also struggle in vertical fights due to how quickly it will lose energy compared to planes like the MiG-17. Players should try and avoid these types of fights whenever possible.
+The [[F-104A]] is a common foe for the Ayit. It is the same battle rating in realistic battles as the Ayit and is a popular plane due to its immense speed. However, the F-104A struggles with maneuverability, so Ayit users can reverse a Starfighter and quickly get on their six for a quick window to get a missile off. If an Ayit user is unable to fire a missile off then it will be best to go back to level flight and try to run to a friendly or wait for another reversal attempt. This same process applies to many other flareless supersonic fighters like the [[MiG-21F-13|MiG-21F]]/[[MiG-21S (R-13-300)|S]] and [[MiG-19_(Family)|MiG-19]]. Unlike the Starfighter, both of these planes are more manoeuvrable and can be a bit more difficult to get a reversal done. As for subsonic jets like the [[F-86F-2]] or [[MiG-17]], the Ayit can use its quick acceleration and top speed to run away or get into a better position for a dogfight. Reversals can also be done against these targets due to the Ayit's ability to quickly bleed energy but these should not be performed with multiple enemies around. It will also be much more difficult to do this maneuver since subsonic aircraft will have a far lower closure rate compared to supersonic jets. The Ayit will also struggle in vertical fights due to how quickly it will lose energy compared to planes like the MiG-17. Players should try and avoid these types of fights whenever possible.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 Like all other Skyhawks, the survivability is very poor. The aircraft was designed around the idea of being small and lightweight, which translates to easily taking damage. The two fuel tanks in the wings are not self-sealing and almost always take damage when either wing is hit. The fuel tank behind the pilot is a very large target but does have self-sealing capabilities.

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]].
+In the 1980s, Israel set out to upgrade their A-4 Skyhawk fleet and modernize it. The upgrade package chosen would allow their A-4s to reach a level of equivelance to the US Marine Corps A-4M models. The resulting variant, called the A-4N "Ayit" included the integration of the Elbit ACE-1 HUD, Elbit computers, and the installation of an Elta EL/M-2032 radar, significantly enhancing its air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities. The A-4N Ayit could carry advanced munitions like the later variants of the AIM-9 Sidewinder and AGM-65 Maverick missiles, making it a potent platform for precision strike missions. IAI (Israel Aircraft Industries) conducted these upgrades, transforming the aging A-4 into a highly capable and modern combat aircraft, which served the IAF until its retirement in the early 2000s. The A-4N Ayit remains a testament to Israel's expertise in aircraft modernization and adaptation.
-The A-4N Ayit is the most advanced version of the A-4 Skyhawk currently featured in War Thunder. Historically, it is a derivative of the A-4M Skyhawk operated by the United States Marine Corps. The appearance is nothing special, having the dorsal hump of the premium [[A-4E (Israel)|Israeli A-4E]] and the crooked refueling probe of the previous [[A-4E Early (M) (Israel)|A-4E Early (M)]] in the tech tree. Under the hood, it has a more powerful engine and a large arsenal. It can equip dangerous infrared missiles for air combat and has early access to AGM-65A Maverick air-to-ground missiles for tank busting, easily outranging most anti-air systems at its battle rating.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], is the most advanced Skyhawk variant in War Thunder. The aircraft is a serious powerhouse in mixed battles thanks to its incredible air-to-air and even more impressive air-to-ground performance. Being fitted with a more powerful engine and a larger arsenal of AAMs and AGMs over other Skyhawks, it can absolutely tear apart teams at its battle rating when used right. It can equip dangerous infrared missiles for air combat and has early access to AGM-65A Maverick air-to-ground missiles for tank busting, easily outranging most anti-air systems at its battle rating. The Ayit however does have serious shortcomings in dedicated air battle modes, due to regularly facing supersonic aircraft and aircraft with countermeasures at its battle rating which can easily counter the Ayits main tricks. It is advised to play defensively and opportunistically in these modes with the Ayit, preying on any distracted or lonely fighters that underestimate you.
 == General info ==
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