A rare Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark on museum display, notable for its unique turboprop engine and limited production for the U.S. Navy.
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Distinguished by its contra-rotating propeller and the Skyshark shark logo on the nose; very few A2D airframes survive due to serious engine reliability issues.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
XA2J
Model
A2D Skyshark
Manufacturer
Douglas
Airline
U.S. Navy
Livery
U.S. Navy (Dark blue postwar livery with markings)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Allison XT40-A-2 turboprop (twin power section unit, contra-rotating propellers)
Thrust
5,100 shp (shaft horsepower)
Wingspan
15.24 meters
Length
12.37 meters
Height
4.72 meters
MTOW
13,245 kilograms
Range
2,400 kilometers
Capacity
1 (pilot) and up to 4,535 kilograms (10,000 lbs) of ordnance
Cruise Speed
555 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Not officially rated (pre-ICAO era); Known for loud turboprop sound