Douglas Skyraider

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A preserved Skyraider with wings folded, on display aboard a museum ship, representing a legendary WWII and Korean War US Navy fighter.

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Aircraft

Skyraider A1

Dark Navy Blue (US Navy/Marines WWII era scheme)

Manufacturer

Douglas

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Photo grade

Score: 69.0

Strong close-up of the Corsair, but lighting is flat and background is a bit cluttered with museum elements.

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most iconic US Navy/Marine fighter aircraft of WWII and Korean War, famed for its speed, ruggedness, and distinctive gull wing design.

Fleet Rarity

Now rare; only a few dozen airworthy worldwide and many more as static exhibits.

Record Flights

Known for outstanding combat performance in the Pacific Theater; primary US carrier-based fighter with many air-to-air victories.

Safety & Events

Participated in many historic WWII and Korean War battles. Its gull wing let it use a large propeller while keeping a short landing gear for carrier operations.

Future Outlook

This airframe is preserved in a museum, likely as a static display.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial

Engine

12.5 m

Wingspan

10.2 m

Length

1,610 km

Range

320 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot); could carry bombs/rockets

Capacity

6,350 kg

MTOW

4.1 m

Height

2,000 hp (horsepower)

Thrust

Historic aircraft; not ICAO rated (approx. 120 dB at full throttle)

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