Douglas A2D "Skyshark"
carrier-borne attacker
1950

     
   
     

Modification of the AD-1 "Skyraider" with its piston engine replaced by a turbo-prop. The prototype flew on May 26, 1950. Program canceled.

Crew: 1
Engine: 1 x Allison XT-40-A-2 turbo-prop, 3803kW
Wingspan: 15.24m
Length: 12.56m
Height: 5.20m
Wing area: 37.16m2
Start mass: 10417kg		 Empty mass: 5871kg
Max speed: 805kph
Cruise speed: 443kph
Ceiling: 14660m
Range: 1025km
Armament: 4 x 20mm cannons, 2500kg of bombs

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