Douglas A3D (A-3) Skywarrior

Carrier-based Strategic Bomber

Douglas EKA-3B Skywarrior United States Navy 142251 11577 © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Douglas A3D (A-3) Skywarrior is a twin-engined three-seat carrier-based strategic bomber aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company in operation with the US Navy. The Skywarrior was also used as a tanker aircraft, reconnaisance aircraft and as an electronic warfare platform. The A3D was 1962 redesignated in A-3.
Crew3
Propulsion2 Turbojet Engines
Engine ModelPratt & Whitney J57-P-10
Engine Power (each)46,7 kN10500 lbf
Speed982 km/h530 kts
  610 mph
Service Ceiling12.497 m41.000 ft
Range1.691 km913 NM
1.051 mi.
Empty Weight17.876 kg39.410 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight37.195 kg82.000 lbs
Wing Span22,10 m72 ft 6 in
Wing Area75,4 m²812 ft²
Length23,27 m76 ft 4 in
Height6,95 m22 ft 10 in
First Flight28.10.1952
Production Statusout of production
Production Range1956-1961
Total Production283
ICAO CodeA3
Data for (Version)Douglas A-3B Skywarrior
VariantsA3D-1 (A-3A), A3D-1Q (EA-3A), A3D-2 (A-3B), A3D-2P (RA-3B), A3D-2C (EA-3B), A3D-2T (TA-3B), KA-3B, EKA-3B, ERA-3B, NRA-3B, VA-3B

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