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Douglas A-33




  type Ground attack fighter
  manufacturer Douglas Aircraft
  introduced 1941
  primary User US Army Air Corps
  variants With Their Own Articles Northrop A-17


The Douglas Model 8A was an updated version of the Northrop A-17A for the export market, with an upgraded engine and increased bomb load.

Thirty-four Model 8A-5Ps were ordered by Peru , however thirty-one were repossessed by the Army Air Corps at the start of World War II . These aircraft, designated A-33, were used for training, target tug, and utility duties.


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SPECIFICATIONS (A-33)


  plane Or Copter plane
  jet Or Prop prop
  crew two
  length Main 32 ft 5 in
  length Alt 98 m
  span Main 47 ft 9 in
  span Alt 145 m
  height Main 9 ft 9 in
  height Alt 3 m
  max Takeoff Weight Main 8,950 lb
  max Takeoff Weight Alt 4,060 kg
  engine (prop) Wright R-1820 Cyclone
  type Of Prop Radial Engine
  number Of Props 1
  power Main 1200 hp
  power Alt 895 kW
  max Speed Main 275 mph
  max Speed Alt 440 km/h
  range Main 1,400 mi
  range Alt 2,250 km
  ceiling Main 22,300 ft
  ceiling Alt 6,800 m



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