US Air Force Museum - Modern Flight - Douglas A-1E Skyraider
Bill Maloney 1/21/2007 |
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01 Douglas A-1E Skyraider | 02 Douglas A-1E Skyraider | 03 Douglas Skyraider | 05 Skyraider |
Length: 40 feet 0 inches
Wingspan: 50 feet, 0 inches
Height: 15 feet, 9 inches
Crew: 2
Weight: Empty 12,300 lbs Loaded - 25,000 lbs
Max Speed: 325 mph
Cruise Speed: 240 mph
Range: 1,500 miles
Service Ceiling: 26,200 feet
Fuel Capacity: 923 gallons
Powerplant: Wright R-3350 radial piston engine 2,700 hp
Armament:
Four 20mm cannons
Assorted external bombs, rockets, mines, grenades, flares and gun pods
First Flight : March 18, 1945
Cost: $414,000