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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Douglas AD-5 (A-1E) 'Skyraider'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:AD
  Designation:AD
  Version:-5
  Nickname:Skyraider
  Equivalent to: A-1E
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1946-1962
  Basic role:Attack
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  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 40' 1" 12.2 m
  Height:15' 10' 4.5 m
  Wingspan: 50' 9" 15.4 m
  Wingarea: 400.3 sq ft 37.1 sq m
  Empty Weight: 12,313 lb 5,584 kg
  Gross Weight: 18,799 lb 8,525 kg
  Max Weight: 25,000 lb 11,337 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright R-3350-26WA
  Horsepower (each): 2700

Performance
  Range: 1,202 miles 1,935 km
  Cruise Speed: 200 mph 322 km/h 174 kt
  Max Speed: 311 mph 500 km/h 270 kt
  Climb: 2,300 ft/min 701 m/min
  Ceiling: 26,000 ft 7,924 m