Metric
A-5
Vigilante
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The A-5 Vigilante was a high-speed, carrier-based reconnaissance and strategic bomber aircraft developed by North American Aviation for the United States Navy. Introduced in the early 1960s, the A-5 was notable for its impressive speed and range capabilities, making it one of the fastest aircraft ever operated from an aircraft carrier. Designed to carry out nuclear and conventional strike missions, the Vigilante featured a unique tandem-seat configuration for the pilot and bombardier-navigator. Although its operational life was relatively short due to changing military priorities, the A-5 played a critical role in early Cold War naval aviation, contributing to reconnaissance efforts and maintaining a strategic deterrent capability. The Vigilante's sophisticated design and advanced capabilities marked it as a distinctive and innovative aircraft in the history of carrier-based aviation.
Loaded Weight
lbs
Loaded Weight
Range
mi
Manufacture
North American
Max Speed
1680
MpH
Type
Reconnaissance bomber
Accomodations
First Flight
mi
Ext Range
Total On Display
0
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Empty Weight
lbs
Ceiling
ft
Flight Manual
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Total Shot Down
info
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Total Crashed
info
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Total Still Flying
info
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Variants
A-5A |
A-5 |
RA-5C |