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Description
| Notes: A-3B equipped as testbed for harpoon and cruise missile guidance systems. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Douglas | |
| Base model: | A-3 | |
| Designation: | NRA-3 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Skywarrior | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Attack | |
| Modified Mission: | Reconnaissance | |
| Status: | Special Test (Permanent) | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 76' 4" | 23.2 m | |
| Height: | 22' 9" | 6.9 m | |
| Wingspan: | 72' 6" | 22.1 m | |
| Wingarea: | 812.0 sq ft | 75.4 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 39,409 lb | 17,876 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 81,829 lb | 37,188 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 82,000 lb | 37,195 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney J57-P-10 | ||
| Thrust (each): | 10,500 lb | 4,763 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 2,100 miles | 3,380 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 520 mph | 837 km/h | 452 kt |
| Max Speed: | 610 mph | 982 km/h | 530 kt |
| Ceiling: | 41,000 ft | 12,495 m | |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Mark Swisher Fort Worth, TX | The NRA-3B has been around a long time serving the U.S. at various test facilities and military contractors. Most notably is Hughes who operated this type for over thirty years and now Raytheon operates the NRA-3B as well as EA-3B, NTA-3B's and ERA-3B's. Former A-3 crewman were invited to Raytheon's facilities to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of A-3 flight and on 10-28-02 Pilot Ron Woltman and crew took off in 142677 to the delight of over 600 former crewman. Fly Navy and long live the Whale! 12/03/2002 @ 11:41 [ref: 6183] |
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