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A-1

Skyraider

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The A-1 Skyraider, a rugged and versatile single-seat attack aircraft produced by Douglas Aircraft Company, played a pivotal role in the United States military from the late 1940s through the Vietnam War. Renowned for its endurance and payload capacity, the Skyraider, carrying various munitions, excelled in close air support and interdiction missions. Its adaptability and durability made it particularly effective in the challenging conditions of the Vietnam War, earning it the nickname "Spad." The A-1 Skyraider's contributions extended beyond its initial design, leaving a lasting legacy as a reliable and versatile aircraft in modern warfare.

Variant
Type
Max Speed
Max Range
Max Celling:
Max Weght
Wing Span
length
height
Accom modation
First Flight
Number Built
AD-5 (A-1E)
AD-2QU
XBT2D-1
XAD-2
XAD-3E
AD-4
AD-5Q (EA-1F)
AD-5U
AD-3QU
XBT2D-1P
AD-4W
AD-3
AD-3N
AD-2D
AD-3
AD-1U
AD-4NA
AD-5W (EA-1E)
AD-4Q
AD-3W
BT2D-2 (XAD-2)
AD-4L
XAD-1W
AD-5N (A-1G)
UA-1E
XBT2D-1Q
AD-4B
AD-7 (A-1J)
AD-2Q
XBT2D-1N
AD-1Q
AD-5S
AD-3Q
AD-2
AD-6 (A-1H)
AD-4N (A-1D)
AD-3S
AD-4NL
AD-1
Attack
343
900
25400
50 ft .25 in
466
188.25
1
01/01/1945
3180
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