Douglas A-3 Skywarrior
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The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior is a jet-powered strategic bomber that was developed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was designed by Douglas on behalf of the United States Navy, which sought a carrier-capable strategic bomber. In July 1949, Douglas was awarded the contract to produce its design, having bested eight other aircraft companies' submissions. Unlike rival designs, which had aimed for a 100,000 lb (45,000 kg) maximum take-off weight, the Skywarrior was developed for a 68,000 lb (31,000 kg) take-off weight, facilitating its use from the navy's existing Midway-class aircraft carriers. Large portions of the aircraft were produced by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, including its early Westinghouse J40 turbojet engines, which failed to meet promises and were replaced by the rival Pratt & Whitney J57 engine by mid-1953. On 28 October 1952, the prototype XA3D-1 performed the type's maiden flight.
1956 — 1991
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"Skywarrior"; A-3; A-3 Skywarrior; A3D; A3D Skywarrior; Douglas A-3; Douglas A-3 Skywarrior; Douglas A3D; Douglas A3D Skywarrior; Douglas Attack Type 3; Douglas Skywarrior; Skywarrior
length 23.27 metre, HS.404, nuclear weapon, Mark 83, Mark 82,
Douglas, United States Navy, United States, 
A-3A Skywarrior, A-3B Skywarrior, Albatros J, bomber, carrier-capable attack aircraft, Douglas B-66 Destroyer, jet bomber,
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A-3A Skywarrior ⓘ
carrier-based attack aircraft series by the Douglas Aircraft Company -
A-3B Skywarrior ⓘ
carrier-based attack aircraft series by the Douglas Aircraft Company -
Douglas B-66 Destroyer ⓘ
bomber aircraft family
Douglas A3D-1 BuAer 3 side view| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
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| class | aircraft | A-3A Skywarrior | Douglas A-3 Skywarrior | Wikidata | |
| class | aircraft | A-3B Skywarrior | Douglas A-3 Skywarrior | Wikidata | |
| class | aircraft | 1956 | Douglas B-66 Destroyer | Douglas A-3 Skywarrior, bomber | Wikidata |
| commons | image | Douglas A3D-1 BuAer 3 side view | Commons | ||
