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Douglas A-33
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Douglas Model 8A | |||
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image needed Douglas A-33 | |||
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 |
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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.