A-3 Skywarrior
Aircraft Specs
Flight Manual
Navy Model
A3D-2P
Aircraft
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ERA-3B NATOPS Manual
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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.
Specifications
Length | 76 ft. 4 in. | 23.27 meters |
Wingspan | 72 ft. 6 in. | 22.1 meters |
Height | 22 ft. 9.5 in. | 6.95 meters |
Wingarea | 812 sq. ft. | 75.43 sq. m. |
Empty Weight | 39,409 lbs. | 17,876 kg. |
Loaded Weight | 70,000 lbs. | 31,751 kg. |
Maximum Weight | 82,000 lbs. | 37,195 kg. |
Wing loading | 86.2 lb./sq. ft. | 420.9 kg./sq. m. |
Power loading | 2.8 lb./lb. |
Propulsion
No. of Engines | 2 |
Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney J57-P-10 |
Thrust (each engine) | 10,500 lb. no injection 12,400 lb. water injection |
Performance
Range | 2100 miles | 3381 km. |
Cruise Speed | 520 mph | 837 km/h |
Max. Speed | 610 mph | 982 km/h |
Service Ceiling | 41,000 ft. | 12,495 m |