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Douglas AD/A-1 Skyraider
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Designed
to replace the SB2C Helldiver, the Skyraider
was initially designated the XBT2D and first flew in
1945. Arriving too late for World War II, the Skyraider was
redesignated the AD-1 using the U.S. Navy's new attack
designation.
The Skyraider, also known as the Able Dog, proved invaluable during the Korean conflict as it's heavy
weapon load capability and 10-hour endurance contrasted sharply with
the new jets.
When the Vietnam war started, the Skyraider was
again called upon. Now redesignated the A-1, it
picked up two new nicknames, Sandy and Spad. Initially
a U.S. Navy aircraft, the Skyraider was also used by the U.S. Air
Force and the French Armee de l'Air in Algeria. |
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 | Type: Attack/Bomber |
| Engines: one 2,800 hp (2088 kW) Wright
R-3350-26B radial piston engine |
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| XBT2D: Prototype Bomber/Torpedo version |
| AD: Attack version (pre-1962) |
| A-1: Attack version (after 1962) |
| EA-1: Electronic countermeasures version |
| UA-1: Utility version |
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Book:
Walkaround A-1 Skyraider
Squadron/Signal |
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Display Model:
1/40 scale
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