US Air Force Museum - Modern Flight - Douglas A-1E Skyraider
Bill Maloney
1/21/2007

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Douglas A-1E Skyraider Specifications:

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

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