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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Douglas A-20 Havoc
![]() ![]() The Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber was one of the most extensively built of the light bombers of W.W.II. It was used in a variety of roles, performing them well but without distinction. Initially configured with a standard bomber glass nose, some later versions had a solid nose containing multiple machine guns for use in low-level attacks. Some A-20s equipped with radar equipment were redesigned as P-70s and were used as night fighters until replaced in 1944 by the P-61 "Black Widow". The P-70 was given the name Nighthawk, though this name was rarely used. The Havoc was known as the Boston Mark III to the British, who also used it in various theaters.
![]() Type: Light Bomber
Crew: Three
Armament: Seven .50 cal machine guns
up to 4000 lb.. of bombs
Specifications:
Length: 47' 11" (14.6 m)
Height: 17' 7" (5.36 m)
Wingspan: 61' 4" (18.69 m)
Weight: 24127 LB A-20 going down after taking hits from AA guns
![]() Propulsion:
Engines: 2
Power plant: Wright R-2600-23
1600 hp each
![]() Performance:
Range: 945 miles (1521 km)
Speed: 317 mph ( 510 km/h)
Ceiling: 23700 ft (7223.40 m)
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![]() ![]() ![]() (Douglas Boston, British Version)
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