The A-12 Shrike was an American ground-attack aircraft developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company in the 1920s. Introduced in the mid-1930s, the A-12 Shrike was a biplane design featuring an open cockpit for the pilot and a fixed landing gear. It was an attack aircraft employed by the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) and the United States Navy.

The A-12 Shrike had several variants, and its primary role was to provide close air support for ground forces. It was equipped with machine guns and bomb racks, allowing it to engage ground targets effectively. The aircraft saw service during the interwar period, and some versions continued in use into the early years of World War II. While the A-12 Shrike became obsolete with the rapid advancements in aviation technology, it played a role in the evolution of ground-attack aircraft concepts and tactics during its operational years.