A-26 Invader
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| Douglas A-26 Invader | ||
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| Description | ||
| Role | Attack bomber | |
| Crew | 3 | |
| First flight | July 10, 1942 | |
| Entered service | August 1943 | |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Company | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 51 ft 3 in | 15.6 m |
| Wingspan | 70 ft 0 in | 21.3 m |
| Height | 18 ft 3 in | 5.6 m |
| Wing area | 540 ft² | 50 m² |
| Weights | ||
| Empty | 22850 lb | 10,365 kg |
| Loaded | 27600 lb | 12,519 kg |
| Maximum takeoff | 35000 lb | 15,900 kg |
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First flown in 1942, the Douglas A-26 Invader (after 1948, the B-26, and after 1966, the A-26A) was a twin-engined light attack bomber aircraft built during World War II and seeing service in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. A limited number of highly modified aircraft served until 1969.
In the 1960's, Invaders were flown by Cuban exiles during the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. CIA mercenary pilots in the Congo also flew them aganist "Simba" rebels who were supported by the Chinese and Soviets. Template:Mil-stub
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