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| Category. | Statistic. |
|---|---|
| First flight on. | 1945. |
| Retired on. | Early 1970s with the USA. Retired from military service in 1985 (Gabonese Air Force) since they were by this time hopelessly out dated and worn out due to old age! |
| Major contractor(s) . | Douglas Aircraft Company. |
| Dose it use nukes or cruse missiles. | No |
| Fight ceiling height | 28,500 ft (8,685 m). |
| Top speed. | 322 mph (280 kn, 518 km/h) at 18,000 ft (5,500 m). |
| VTOL. | No. |
| Range. | 1,316 mi (1,144 nmi, 2,115 km). |
| Crew. | 1. |
| Nationality(s). | [[America]n. |
| Class. | Attack aircraft and carrier-based dive/torpedo bomber. |
| Rate of climb. | 2,850 ft/min (14.5 m/s). |
| Links. | http://www.vnafmamn.com/Skyraider_vs_MIG17.html, http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=3189, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-1_Skyraider, http://www.worldairforces.com/Countries/gabon/gab.htm. |
Images[]
A Douglas XBT2D-1 Skyraider prototype.
An A-1J of VA-176 loaded with ordnance for a mission in Vietnam in 1966.
An AD-4 Skyraider taking off from USS Princeton (CV-37) during the Korean War.
U.S. Navy A-1H Skyraider from Attack Squadron VA-152 over Vietnam in 1966.
A 1st SOS A-1E carrying a BLU-72/B Thermobaric weapon, 1968.
A 602nd SOS A-1H in June 1970.
Videos[]
Great Planes Douglas A-1 Skyraider Documentary
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider was an American single-seat attack aircraft that saw service between the late 1940s and early 1980s. Top speed: 518 km/h Wingspan: 15 m Weight: 4,749 kg Length: 12 m First flight: March 18, 1945 Introduced: 1950 Engine type: Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone
Great Planes Douglas A 1 Skyraider
Great Planes Douglas A 1 Skyraider.