US Air Force Museum - Early Years - Northrop A-17A
Bill Maloney
2/8/2007

Northrop A-17A
Northrop A-17A

Northrop A-17A Specifications:

Length: 31 feet 8 inches
Wingspan:
47 feet, 9 inches
Height:
9 feet 3 inches
Crew:
2
Weight:
3,300 lbs Empty 7,500 lbs Max
Max Speed: 220mph
Cruise Speed: 170mph
Range: 730 miles
Service Ceiling: 19,400 feet
Fuel Capacity: ___ Gallons
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1535-13 radial engine 825 hp
Armament:
 Four fixed forward firing 30cal. machine guns
 One flexible 30cal. machine gun in rear gunner's position
 2,200lb bomb load
First Flight : 1937
Cost: $26,000

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