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| Douglas A-26 Invader
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Douglas A-26 Invader
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| Description
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| Role | Attack bomber
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| Crew | 3
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| First Flight | July 10, 1942
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| Entered Service | August 1943
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| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Company
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| Dimensions
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| Length | 51 ft 3 in | 15.6 m
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| Wingspan | 70 ft 0 in | 21.3 m
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| Height | 18 ft 3 in | 5.6 m
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| Wing area | 540 ft² | 50 m²
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| Weights
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| Empty | 22850 lb | 10,365 kg
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| Loaded | 27600 lb | 12,519 kg
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| Maximum takeoff | 35000 lb | 15,900 kg
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| Powerplant
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| Engines |
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| Power | hp | kW
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| Performance
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| Maximum speed | mph | km/h
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| Combat range | miles | km
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| Ferry range | miles | km
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| Service ceiling | ft | m
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| Rate of climb | ft/min | m/min
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| Wing loading | lb/ft² | kg/m²
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| Power/Mass | hp/lb | kW/kg
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| Avionics
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| Avionics |
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| Armament
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| Guns |
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| Bombs |
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| Missiles |
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| Rockets |
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| Other |
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First flying in 1942, the Douglas A-26 Invader (after 1948, the B-26, and after 1966, the A-26A) was a twin-engined light attack bomber aircraft built during World War II and seeing service in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. A limited number of highly modified aircraft served until 1969.
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