Douglas A-33
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This aircraft article is missing some (or all) of its specifications. If you have a source, you can help Wikipedia by adding them.| Douglas Model 8A | |||
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| 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 | |
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| Armament | |||
| Guns | 4 forwards-firing .30 machine guns 2 .30 MG in rear cockpit |
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| Bombs | 1800 lb | 820 kg | |
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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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