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Encyclopedia - Douglas Skyraider
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Douglas A-1H Skyraider | General | | Country of Origin : | USA | Powerplant | | Number Of Engines : | One | | Powerplant type : | Wright R-3350-26WA 18-cylinder two-row radial piston engine | | Max Power Rating : | 2,013kW (2,700hp) | Dimensions | | Length : | 11.84m (38ft 10in) | | Height : | 4.78m (15ft 8.25in) | | Wingspan : | 15.25m (50ft 0.25in) | | Wing Area : | 37.192m2 (400.33sq ft) | Weights | | Empty Weight : | 5,429kg (11,968lb) | | Max Take-off Weight : | 11,340kg (25,000lb) | Landing Gear | | Type : | Retractable tailwheel type with a single wheel on each unit | Performance | | Max Speed At Cruising Level : | 280kt (518km/h; 322mph) @ 18,000ft (5,485m) | | Initial Climb Rate : | 2,850ft (870m) per minute | | Service Ceiling : | 28,500ft (8,685m) | Armament | | Description : | Four wing-mounted 20mm cannons, plus up to 3,629kg (8,000lb) of external stores on one underfuselage and 14 underwing hardpoints | Douglas AD-7 (A-1J) Skyraider | General | | Crew : | One | Powerplant | | Number Of Engines : | One | | Powerplant type : | Wright R-3350-26B radial piston engine | | Max Power Rating : | 2,088kW (2,800hp) | Dimensions | | Length : | 11.84m (38ft 10in) | | Height : | 4.78m (15ft 8.25in) | | Wingspan : | 15.47m (50ft 9in) | | Wing Area : | 37.16m2 (400sq ft) | Weights | | Empty Weight : | 4,785kg (10,550lb) | | Max Take-off Weight : | 11,340kg (25,000lb) | Landing Gear | | Type : | Retractable tricycle type with a single wheel on each unit | Performance | | Max Speed At Cruising Level : | 278kt (515km/h; 320mph) | | Cruising Speed : | 165kt (306km/h; 190mph) | | Maximum Range : | 782nm (1,448km; 900mi) | | Service Ceiling : | 25,400ft (7,740m) | Armament | | Description : | Four 20mm cannons, plus up to 3,629kg (8,000lb) of weapons on 15 hardpoints, including bombs, depth charges, mines, napalm, rockets and torpedoes. |
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