
Douglas EA-1F Skyraider | |
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| País | Eua |
| Tipo | Bombardier d'appui |
| Descrição | Álbum 149 walk-around fotos do Douglas EA-1F Skyraider |
Galerie photo sur un Douglas EA-1F Skyraider, Le Douglas A-1 Skyraider ou AD Skyraider fut le dernier bombardier d'appui tactique mono-moteur à pistons fabriqué au monde.
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O Douglas EA-1F Skyraider was a specialized Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) variant of the famous single-engine, propeller-driven A-1 Skyraider attack aircraft.
It was a key variant of the multi-seat AD-5 model, designed to carry a crew of four to operate its electronic warfare equipment, supporting U.S. Navy and Marine Corps strike operations.
Key Details and Role
- Original Designation:
AD-5Q(Redesignated EA-1F in 1962). - Primary Role: Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) and radar jamming.
- Base Airframe: Derived from the AD-5 (A-1E), featuring a widened and lengthened fuselage for side-by-side seating and an expanded equipment bay.
- Crew: Four (Pilot, Co-Pilot, and two or more Electronic Warfare Operators).
- Conversion: Aproximadamente 54 AD-5N aircraft were converted to the AD-5Q/EA-1F configuration.
The EA-1F’s mission was to fly alongside strike aircraft, using its specialized gear to blind enemy radar and disrupt communications during the Vietnam War era.
Specifications (EA-1F / AD-5Q)
| Especificação | Valor |
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| comprimento | 40 ft 1 in (12.22 m) |
| Envergadura | 50 ft 9 in (15.47 m) |
| Motor | One Wright R-3350-26WA Radial Engine |
| Horsepower | 2,700 hp |
| Max Speed (Loaded) | Approx. 200 mph (322 km/h) |
| Service Ceiling | 26,000 ft (7,925 m) |
| Primary Equipment | Radar and communications jamming gear |
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