Douglas A-33

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Model 8A/A-33
Type	Ground attack fighter
Manufacturer	Douglas Aircraft
Introduced	1941
Primary user	US Army Air Corps
Variants	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.

[edit] Operators

•  United States : United States Army Air Corps

[edit] Specifications (A-33)

General characteristics

• Crew: two
• Length: 32 ft 5 in (9.8 m)
• Wingspan: 47 ft 9 in (14.5 m)
• Height: 9 ft 9 in (3 m)
• Max takeoff weight: 8,950 lb (4,060 kg)
• Powerplant: 1× Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engine, 1200 hp (895 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 275 mph (440 km/h)
• Range: 1,400 mi (2,250 km)
• Service ceiling: 22,300 ft (6,800 m)

Armament

• 4 × forward .30 machine guns
• 2 × .30 machine guns in rear cockpit
• 1800 lb (820 kg) bombload

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Related development

• Northrop A-17

 

 

 

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