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Douglas A-26 Invader

The combination of firepower and high speed made the Douglas A-26 a highly effective aircraft. Designed as a replacement for the A-20 Havoc, the A-26 met all of its specifications and then some. After World War II it was renamed the B-26 (not to be confused with the Martin B-26 Marauder, which had been retired from the Air Force inventory at the end of the war), and saw service in Korea and Vietnam.
                                         

Type: Attack / Medium Bomber
Crew: Three
Armament: Six .50 cal machine guns, plus optionally eight more in nose. Up to 4000 lb.. of bombs, Rockets, or Gun Packs under both wings.

Specifications:
 Length: 51' 3" (16.62 m)
 Height: 18' 6" (5.64 m)
 Wingspan: 70' (21.34 m)
 Weight: 35000 LB (15876 kg)
Propulsion:
 Engines: 2
 Power plant: R-2800-79                                           
 Horsepower: 2000 hp each

 Performance:
 Range: 1400 miles (2255 km)
 Speed: 355 mph (571 km/h)
 Ceiling: 22100 ft (6735 m)

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