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==Operational History==
==Operational History==
It was received by the USAF JAN 1944.  
It was received by the USAAF between DEC 1943 - MAR 1944.
 
 


==Accidents==
==Accidents==
In landing accident at Morrison Field, FL on 27 Aug 1946. It was assigned to the 1103rd Army Air Force Base Unit. It was piloted by Johnson Beyer. The plane is listed as moderately damaged. It is unclear if the plane was repaired or not. The Record Card needs to be checked.  
27 AUG 1946. In landing accident at Morrison Field, FL. It was assigned to the 1103rd Army Air Force Base Unit. It was piloted by Johnson Beyer. The plane is listed as moderately damaged. It is unclear if the plane was repaired or not. The Record Card needs to be checked.


==Crew==
==Crew==
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Latest revision as of 04:11, 9 August 2018

A-26B-5 Invader
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Builders: Douglas Aircraft Company
Operators: United States Air Force
Number Built: 30 (15-DT, 15-DL)
First Built: Dec 1943
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Light Attack Bomber
Wet Weight: 31,000 lb
Length: 50' 9" (with guns)

49' 11" (without guns)

Height: 18' 6" (5.64 m)
Wingspan: 70' (21.34 m)
Wing Area: 540 Sq. Feet (50.17 m²)
Speed: 212 mph
Max Speed: 370 mph
Ceiling: 31,300 feet (6,700 m)
Powerplant: 2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-27
Horsepower: 2,000 each
Fuel Capacity: 1,600 US Gallons

125 Gallon tank in bomb bay

Range:
Crew: 2
Passengers: 1
ARMAMENT
Nose Guns: 1x 75mm Cannon
Dorsal Turret: 2x .50 Machine Guns
Ventral Turret: 2x .50 Machine Guns
Payload: 4,000 lbs internal

2,000 lbs wing points

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See also: List of Invaders by Serial Number


Operational History

It was received by the USAAF between DEC 1943 - MAR 1944.

Accidents

27 AUG 1946. In landing accident at Morrison Field, FL. It was assigned to the 1103rd Army Air Force Base Unit. It was piloted by Johnson Beyer. The plane is listed as moderately damaged. It is unclear if the plane was repaired or not. The Record Card needs to be checked.

Crew

Beyer, Johnson (Pilot)

Disposition

Unknown

Sources

Databases searched:

  • AAIR - One Entry
  • MACR - No Entry
  • KORWALD - No Entry
  • Baugher

Cateogry:In Accident