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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …