Douglas YOA-5
Douglas Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1935 · bomber
The Douglas YOA-5 was an amphibious aircraft designed for the United States Army Air Corps, based on the Navy Douglas XP3D. It was a seaplane bomber with a crew of four.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Open bow and fuselage gun positions |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing amphibious aircraft
- Two Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engines on the wing
- Open bow and fuselage gun positions
A high-wing amphibian with two 750 hp Wright R-1820-25 Cyclone radial engines. Three .30 in machine guns were carried in open bow and fuselage positions.
Specifications
- The Douglas YOA-5 has a length of 21.18 m (69 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 27.36 m (90 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 272 km/h (169 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
The YOA-5 first flew in 1935. It was developed from the Douglas XP3D.
Variants
Only one YOA-5 was built, as a development of the Navy XP3D.
Where you'll see it
A prototype was built for the United States Army Air Corps but it did not enter production. The type is listed as retired in 1943.
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