The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior is a jet-powered strategic bomber that was developed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was designed by Douglas on behalf of the United States Navy, which sought a carrier -capable strategic bomber.

The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was built and manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company as a jet-powered strategic bomber for the United States Navy. It was introduced to the public in 1956. The Skywarrior was produced from 1956 to 1961 with a total of 282 aircraft built.

The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior is a jet-powered strategic bomber that was developed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was designed by Douglas on behalf of the United States Navy, which sought a carrier-capable strategic bomber.

Joined in the late fifties by the specialized electronic reconnaissance (A3D-2Q), photographic reconnaissance (A3D-2P) and-trainer (A3D-2T) versions, the A3Ds grew in importance until a peak of eighteen squadrons was reached shortly after …

Jun 5, 2023 · But an unexpected angel came to his rescue: a hulking twin-engine jet laden with 35,000 pounds of JP-5 jet fuel. Its pilot, Commander Tom Maxwell, decided to violate a Navy order forbidding vulnerable Skywarrior tankers from going ‘feet dry’ over Vietnamese soil.

But as jet engine technology improved, a design for a large twin-jet attack bomber was developed. Douglas was awarded a contract in 1949 to build the XA3D-1 prototype, which first flew in...

The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior is an American twin- turbojet military aircraft. Its first flight was in 1952. It was first used in 1956. It was originally designed and built as an attack aircraft. Later it was optimized for aerial refueling and electronic warfare as KA-3 and EA-3. The US Navy used it from aircraft carriers for the Vietnam War.

May 3, 2024 · Originally designed for nuclear bombing missions, over 35 years of service saw its many uses include attack bombing, aerial refueling, carrier onboard delivery, jamming, photo-reconnaissance, electronic surveillance, VIP transport and aggressor training.

On March 31 st 1956 the Douglas A3D-1 Skywarrior entered service with United States Navy Heavy Attack Squadron One (VAH-1) Smokin’ Tigers. Better known as “The Whale ”, the A3D would go on to perform several roles over its 35 year career with the Navy. Only 282 Whales were built between 1956 and 1962, but they did everything asked of them well.

Unusually large for a carrier-based aircraft, the A3D quickly earned the nickname whale. The Navy would never have a strategic bombing role in the defense of the United States, but the 282...