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Douglas A2D Skyshark

Military
Douglas A2D Skyshark

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The Douglas A2D Skyshark first flew in 1950 as a single-engine American attack aircraft. Piloted by one crew member, it achieved 792 km/h and presented a 15.2-meter wingspan. This jet-powered platform brought high-speed strike capability to postwar naval aviation.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Attack aircraft
Origine
United States
Équipage
1
Moteurs
1
Premier vol
1950
Longueur
12,5 m
Envergure
15,2 m
Vitesse maximale
792 km/h