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