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Douglas Aircraft A-26 Invader
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Douglas Aircraft A-26 Invader

1941 attack bomber aircraft family by the Douglas Aircraft Company

2,503Units built

Overview

The Douglas A-26 Invader is an American twin-engined light bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Built by Douglas Aircraft Company during World War II, the Invader also saw service during the Korean and Vietnam wars. A limited number of highly modified United States Air Force aircraft served in Southeast Asia until 1969. It was a fast aircraft capable of carrying a large bomb load. A range of guns could be fitted to produce a formidable ground-attack aircraft.

Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan21.33 m
Height5.67 m

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Ragnhild & Neil Crawford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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