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Douglas A3D-1 (A-3A) 'Skywarrior'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:A3D
  Designation:A3D
  Version:-1
  Nickname:Skywarrior
  Equivalent to: A-3A
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1946-1962
  Basic role:Attack
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Specifications
  Length: 76' 4" 23.2 m
  Height:22' 9" 6.9 m
  Wingspan: 72' 6" 22.1 m
  Wingarea: 812.0 sq ft 75.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 39,409 lb 17,872 kg
  Gross Weight: 70,000 lb 31,746 kg
  Max Weight: 82,000 lb 37,188 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-10
  Thrust (each):12,400 lb 5,623 kg

Performance
  Range: 2,100 miles 3,381 km
  Cruise Speed: 520 mph 837 km/h 452 kt
  Max Speed: 610 mph 982 km/h 530 kt
  Ceiling: 41,000 ft 12,496 m

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
New England Air MuseumWindsor LocksConnecticut

A-3A on display

New England Air Museum
    


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Barry Ervin
 Norristown, PA
I was aboard the Independence (CVA62), in 1969-70, in VF102 and assigned to AMD aboard ship. We worked all the way at the stern on the hangar deck level, where that big opening in the back of the ship just below the flight deck is. We got used to watching F-4s, A-4s, A-5s and A-6s on approaches, looking like they were about to fly in to visit us before they landed on the roof. When the plane happened to be an "All Three Dead", though, we would all suddenly find some reason to disappear until the danger was past. Those things always looked wobbly and on the ragged edge of controlled flight. Crewmen on them should have gotten combat pay in peacetime for flying in them.
01/16/2008 @ 16:33 [ref: 19326]
 Mike (Lucky) Hilliard
 TDY the world (Rock Hill home stati, MO
This is a really slow day fellas and gals. So I decided to check the AEC site - Talk about slow - Man! We gotta get turned on here folks - - - Wheels in the wells and balls to the wall! Get going. Add a comment. Tell us who you are and where and when you knew (in a carnal way) the whale.
All three Dead expected more from this site - Kick it up a notch will ya????
01/07/2008 @ 13:34 [ref: 19186]
 charles champion
 pearland, TX
Am looking for photos and model of A3D from the 1957-1959 period. I really enjoyed the whale. Taking off and landing on board ship was quite a thrill.I was in vah-1.
06/13/2004 @ 21:41 [ref: 7603]
 Mike (Lucky) Hilliard
 TDY the world, MO
Past member of Det 4-2, (Army) Adana, Turkey. 1962 - 63. Did the deed in many countries with the team. EA3D numbers 10 and 11 out of Rota.

In God we trust, All others we monitor.

ASA / AIS E5 and still nuts...


12/13/2001 @ 18:10 [ref: 3825]
 Frederick W. Hart
 Arvada, CO
Looking for flight / operations manuals for the A3D. Also passing along best wishes to all those who were a part of VAP-61 NAS Agana. Frederick W. Hart ADJ2 USN
11/20/2001 @ 13:50 [ref: 3681]
 Chuck Schaaf
 Fredericksburg, VA
I am doing some research and need information on the avionics that were installed aboard the A-3. Specifically what I need to know are what radios, radars, Tacans, IFF, and Altimeters were used.

Thanks

04/03/2001 @ 12:18 [ref: 1971]
 Bill Chartrand
 Hanford, CA
I am a former KA3B crewman and I would like to obtain a NATOPS Manual for this aircraft. Can you direct me? The A3 community was a very tight community made up of dedicated personnel who had in a snse a love affair with the aircraft. I still have contact with former cadre of my old squadron after 25 years. I don't believe there are to many units like that in this day and age.
10/26/2000 @ 13:34 [ref: 943]
 Carl
 , ON
Why not show pictures with your aircraft data. Check out the way this museum does it...http://www.naval-air.org/The%20Aircraft/Aircraft_Index_By_Designation.htm

thank you..Carl
08/02/2000 @ 12:30 [ref: 546]

 

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