Douglas A-26 Invader

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The combination of firepower and high speed made the Douglas A-26 a highly effective aircraft. Designed as a replacement for the A-20 Havoc, the A-26 met all of its specifications and then some. After World War II it was renamed the B-26 (not to be confused with the Martin B-26 Marauder, which had been retired from the Air Force inventory at the end of the war), and saw service in Korea and Vietnam.

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(updated February 2009)
 

Douglas A-26C Invader

Type:		Attack / Medium Bomber
Crew:		three
Armament: 	six .50 cal machine guns, plus optionally eight more
		up to 4000 lbs. of bombs

Specifications:
	Length:        	51' 3" (16.62 m)
	Height:        	18' 6" (5.64 m)
	Wingspan:      	70' (21.34 m)
	Wing area:	540 sq. ft (50.17 sq. m)
	Empty Weight:  	22850 lb (10365 kg)
	Gross Weight: 	34927 lb (15873 kg)
	Max Weight:    	35000 lb (15876 kg)

Propulsion:
	No. of Engines:	2
	Powerplant:    	R-2800-79
	Horsepower:	2000 hp each

Performance:
	Range:		1400 miles (2255 km)
	Cruise Speed:	284 mph (457 km/h)
	Max Speed: 	355 mph (571 km/h)
	Ceiling: 	22100 ft (6735 m)

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