The Douglas A-20 Havoc (company designation DB-7) is an American light bomber, attack aircraft, night intruder, night fighter, and reconnaissance aircraft of World War II.

The Douglas A-20 Havoc was a light-bomber, attack and night-fighter and one of the first American aircraft to serve in World War II. First built during the late-1930s, the majority of Havocs served with the Soviets, with the next biggest operator being the US Army Air Force (USAAF), followed by Great Britain.

Attacking with forward-firing .50-cal. machine guns and bombs, the A-20G lived up to its name by creating havoc and destruction on low-level strafing attacks, especially against Japanese shipping and airfields across the Southwest Pacific. In 1961 the Bankers Life and Casualty Co. of Chicago, Ill., donated this A-20G to the museum.

Jan 22, 2013 · The A20 was designed in 1937 to meet an Army specification for a new light bomber. It emerged as a twin-engine, shoulder-wing monoplane with retractable bicycle landing gear and a crew of three.

Jul 28, 2021 · During WWII, every aircraft in America’s roster of medium bombers was excellent. These were the B-26 Marauder, the B-25 Mitchell, and the A-20 Havoc. The latter was overshadowed by the more famous B-25 and B-26, but was no less capable, and in some ways was better than these aircraft.

The American A-20 bombers were nicknamed Havoc following British naming scheme shortly after US entered WW2. The first operation involving A-20 Havoc bombers did not take place until 31 Aug 1942, when several of them engaged in an attack from Port Moresby against Japanese positions further north in Australian Papua on the island of New Guinea.

The A-20 Havoc entered service in 1941 and quickly became a key aircraft in the Allied arsenal during World War II. It was used extensively by the USAAF and the Royal Air Force (RAF) in a variety of roles, including low-level attack, night intruder missions, and ground support operations.

The Douglas A-20 Havoc is an American attack/light bomber/night fighter aircraft of World War II. On September 20, 1944 the last Douglas A-20K Havoc was produced by Douglas, with 7098 having been built by Douglas and 380 under license by Boeing. [1]

Aug 29, 2024 · However, the A-20 Havoc often doesn’t get as much recognition even though it played a crucial role on many fronts including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific. The A-20 stands out because it was the most-produced attack bomber during the war, with a total of 7,477 units built.

The Douglas A-20 ' Havoc' (company designation DB-7) was an American attack, light bomber, intruder and night fighter aircraft of World War II. It served with several Allied air forces, principally the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), the Soviet Air Forces (VVS), Soviet Naval Aviation (AVMF) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United ...