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 Douglas A-1 Skyraider or AD Skyraider was the last bomber Tactical single-engine pistons manufactured in the world. Indeed it was released at the time of the first jet fighters began their careers. He showed her no less formidable in combat capabilities.
Design
The Skyraider was designed to replace the SBD Dauntless is from the end of the war, but it came too late to participate. The project was devised in 1944 but in 1945 he was born. Initially he had to appoint Dauntless II, but in February 1946 he took the name Skyraider. The designation AD-1 is that it was the first aircraft to attack Douglas. The AD-2 was released in 1948 on changes to the process of landing in the cockpit and strengthen the wings. In 1950 appears to be the AD-3 with further amendments, including propellers, and in the cockpit. Then sort the AD-4 is the most built. The AD-5 versions in 1951 with a larger interior space for transporting troops in his bunker. Then came the AD-6 an improved version of the previous model. And last AD-7, which was built until 1958. 3180 Skyraider were built.
Category: Aeronautical
Type: Glossaries and Dictionaries
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