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.

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 …

2025年3月16日 · The “Whale” was the largest plane to hit the deck when they took flight with US Navy in 1956 to form a formidable wing of the nuclear deterrent force.

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 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.

The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was designed as a strategic bomber for the United States Navy and was among the longest serving carrier-based aircraft in history. It entered service in the mid-1950s and was retired in 1991.

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...

2024年2月18日 · Upon its induction into service, the A-3 Sky Warrior embarked on a distinguished operational career that spanned over three decades, illustrating its remarkable versatility and reliability.

The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was a long-range, jet-powered strategic bomber, and reconnaissance aircraft designed for the U.S. Navy in the 1950s.