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Douglas RA-3B 'Skywarrior'

Description
Notes: A-3B equipped for photography (3 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:A-3
  Designation:RA-3
  Version:B
  Nickname:Skywarrior
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Attack
  Modified Mission:Reconnaissance
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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 17,876 kg
  Gross Weight: 81,829 lb 37,188 kg
  Max Weight: 82,000 lb 37,195 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-10
  Thrust (each):10,500 lb 4,763 kg

Performance
  Range: 2,100 miles 3,380 km
  Cruise Speed: 520 mph 837 km/h 452 kt
  Max Speed: 610 mph 982 km/h 530 kt
  Ceiling: 41,000 ft 12,495 m


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Frerd Parker Jr.
 Indianola, IA
I served in VAP-61 from Feb. 1969 to Mar. 1971. I was a storekeeper working for AKC Steven Poppish. I had several occasions to catch a hop on one of the birds while on detachment. I was terrified throughout the flights. But, the old girls brought me home every time. My favorite pilot was Bill Pyle. I flew with LT. Carson once! What a thrill! I haven't had much contact with Vappers and would like to hear from you. We're all getting older, so don't wait!
02/20/2014 @ 03:21 [ref: 68358]
 Frerd Parker Jr.
 Indianola, IA
I served in VAP-61 from Feb. 1969 to Mar. 1971. I was a storekeeper working for AKC Steven Poppish. I had several occasions to catch a hop on one of the birds while on detachment. I was terrified throughout the flights. But, the old girls brought me home every time. My favorite pilot was Bill Pyle. I flew with LT. Carson once! What a thrill! I haven't had much contact with Vappers and would like to hear from you. We're all getting older, so don't wait!
02/20/2014 @ 03:21 [ref: 68357]
 Bruce Haase
 Fremont, CA
We have a new website for VAP-61 & VAP-62, A3D-2P's and RA-3B's come for a visit. www.vap61vap62.com Vappers, You're welcome there. Bruce
08/14/2004 @ 15:20 [ref: 8059]
 Peter Hart
 Bishop, CA
Was ATN3 with VAP 61 12/65 to 7/67, Agana, Cubi, and one shipboard det on Kitty Hawk, transferred to VA 125 rag and then VA 144 after VAP 61, got out 6/68. AT1 Bill Cook, ATC Chuck Lemay, LT Hite are supervisors I remember. Anyone know whereabouts of Wayne Ehlers?

Did maintenance on avionics (ARC 1, ARC 27, ECM, etc.) Recall ARC 1 and 27 and ECM equip took heavy beating, needed R & R often. Couple of birds had to go back to Alameda for complete rewiring because of arcing in main busses in radio compt ("hell hole"). Big achievement was design of audio shunt for PCM device that was interfering with ICS audio - still proud of that one. One honking aircraft, though! Anyone remember CDR Grady's wavetop sorties from Subic?
08/01/2001 @ 07:37 [ref: 2799]
 ALBERT V. BRACCINI
 PUTNAM VALLEY, NY
I WORKED ON RA3B THEY ARE ONE TOUGH AIRPLANE --- THEY TOOK A BEATING AND KEEP ON FLYING--- THE A3's OUT LASTED THERE REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT THE RA5C


LOOKING FOR FELLOW SQUADRON MEMBERS FROM VAP-62 & VAP-61
04/03/2001 @ 14:52 [ref: 1972]

 

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