Douglas A-3 Skywarrior

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A-3 skywarrior

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Aircraft

A-3 Skywarrior A-3B

US Navy (gray/white paint, typical for Cold War era)

Airline

United States Navy

Manufacturer

Douglas

Gear

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Achievements

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Nice daylight shot with rich sky—landing gear framing could be tighter, and wing/clutter on left slightly distracts.

Insights

Aviation History

The Skywarrior was the largest and heaviest aircraft routinely operated from aircraft carriers. It was used by the US Navy for bombing, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance roles from the 1950s through the 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare, all are retired and only a few survive in museums today.

Record Flights

No notable commercial record flights, but was one of the few nuclear bomber-capable jets to operate from carriers.

Safety & Events

Several Skywarriors were lost in operational accidents due to their challenging carrier operations and heavy weight.

Future Outlook

Preserved in a museum, no longer operational.

Specifications

2 × Pratt & Whitney J57 turbojets

Engine

22.1 m

Wingspan

23.27 m

Length

3,219 km

Range

805 km/h

Speed

3 crew (pilot, bombardier/navigator, crewman)

Capacity

37,191 kg

MTOW

7.52 m

Height

10,500 lbf (47 kN) each

Thrust

N/A (military, not rated under ICAO standards)

Noise