موسوعه الطائرات الحربية

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A-3 Skywarrior

Primary Function: Carrier-based nuclear bomber
Contractor: Douglas
Crew: Three (pilot, bombardier/navigator, ECM operator)
Unit Cost: N/A
Powerplant
Two Pratt & Whitney J57-P-10 turbojet engines rated at 10,500 lb thrust
Dimensions
Length: 76 ft. 4 in
Wingspan: 72 ft. 6 in
Height: 22 ft. 9.5 in
Weights
Empty: 39,409 lb
Maximum Takeoff: 70,000 lb
Performance
Speed: 610 mph
Ceiling: 41,000 ft
Range: 2,100 mi
Armament
Two 20mm cannons in rear, and up to 12,000 lb of weapons; option for nuclear weapons
Service Life
First Flight: March 1991 (XA3D-1 prototype)
September 16, 1953 (YA3D-1)
End of Service: March 1991
Number Built: [280 total]