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Douglas A-33

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Douglas Model 8A
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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
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.

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