Douglas A-33
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| Douglas Model 8A | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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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