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Douglas A-33

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Douglas Model 8A
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Description
Role	Ground Attack
Crew	2
First Flight
Entered Service	1941
Manufacturer	Douglas
Dimensions
Length	32 ft 5 in	m
Wingspan	47 ft 8.7 in	m
Height	9 ft 9 in	m
Wing area	ft²	m²
Weights
Empty	lb	kg
Loaded	lb	kg
Maximum takeoff	8,950 lb	4,060 kg
Powerplant
Engines	1 Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial
Power	1200 hp	895 kW
Performance
Maximum speed	275 mph	440 km/h
Combat range	mi	km
Ferry range	1,400 mi	2,250 km
Service ceiling	22,300 ft	6,800 m
Rate of climb	ft/min	m/min
Wing loading	lb/ft²	kg/m²
Power/Mass	hp/lb	kW/kg
Avionics
Avionics
Armament
Guns	4 forwards-firing .30 machine guns 2 .30 MG in rear cockpit
Bombs	1800 lb	820 kg
Missiles
Rockets
Other

The Douglas Model 8A was an updated version of the Northrop A-17A for the export market, with an upgraded engine and increased bomb load.

34 Model 8A-5Ps were ordered by Peru, however 31 were repossed by the Army Air Corps at the start of World War II. These aircraft, designated A-33, were used for training, target tug, and utility duties.