A3D-2 (A-3B): Definitive production bomber version, with stronger airframe, more powerful engines, slightly larger wing area (812 ft 2 /75 m 2 versus 779 ft 2 /72 m 2), provision for in …

Initial A3D-2 carquals began in May, 1957, aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31), with Lt. Ed Mitchell—a future astronaut—becoming the first VAH-2 pilot to complete day carquals; …

The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior is a jet-powered strategic bomber that was developed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was designed by Douglas on behalf of the United States …

Jun 5, 2023 · The A3D-2 (re-designated A-3B) was the main production model, featuring more powerful J-57P-10 engines bumping maximum speed to 620-640 miles per hour, and ditching …

Aug 29, 2016 · The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Douglas A3D-2/A-3B Skywarrior Fleet Air Reconnaissance / Strategic Bomber Aircraft.

The A3D-2 (A-3B) is a definitive production bomber aircraft. It is equipped with a stronger airframe with an external length of 23.27 meters, an external height of 3.3 meters, and a width of 2.1 …

A total of 164 A3D-2s was built, with the variant entering operational service in 1957 with US Navy heavy attack squadron VAH-2. At its peak, the A3D-2 equipped eight heavy attack squadrons …

The A3D-2 became the main bomber form of the Skywarrior series, the A3D-2P as its photo reconnaissance form, and the A3D-2Q as the ELINT variant. The trainer became a dozen A3D …

A U.S. Navy Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior (BuNo 138948) of heavy attack squadron VAH-9 Hoot Owls launches from the waist catapult of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CVA-60), during …

The A-3B was originally designated the A3D-2. It differed from the A3D-1 by additional provisions for a fourth crew member. The leading edge slats were actuated automatically by aerodynamic...