New England Air Museum - Douglas A-3B Skywarrior
Bill Maloney 1/20/2009 |
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01 Douglas A-3B Skywarrior | 02Douglas A-3B Skywarrior Nose | 03 Douglas A-3B Turbojet | 04 Douglas A-3B Skywarrior Tail |
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05 Douglas A-3B Skywarrior | 06 Douglas A-3B Skywarrior |
Length: 74 feet 6 inches
Wingspan: 72 feet, 6 inches
Height: 22 feet, 9 inches
Crew: 2
Weight: Empty 40,000lbs Loaded - 70,100 lbs
Max Speed: 610 mph
Cruise Speed: 520 mph
Range: 2,100 miles
Service Ceiling: 41,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: 435 gallons internal 400 gallons external
Powerplant: Two Pratt & Whitney J57-P-10 turbojet engines 12,000lbs thrust each
Armament:
Two 20mm cannon in tail turret
12,000lbs bombs
First Flight : 1957
Cost: $178,000