The A-26 Invader (B-26 between 1948–1965) was a twin-engined light attack bomber, built by the Douglas Aircraft Co. during World War II, that also saw service during several of the Cold War's major conflicts.
Douglas A-26B Invader Information Sheet
Light Bomber - Heavy Assault
Built 1944
Serial Number: 44-34778 Canadian Airforce Number: RCAF 098
Serial Number: 44-34778 Canadian Airforce Number: RCAF 098The Douglas A-26 Invader is twin-engined, three-seat light bomber aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company.
Propulsion2 Radial Engines
2 Radial EnginesEngine Model Pratt & Whitney R-2800-27 Double Wasp
Engine Power (each) 1491 kW2000 hp
2000 hpSpeed: 570 km/h / 308 kts / 354 mphService Ceiling: 6.736 m22.100 ftRange: 2.254 km / 1.217 NM / 1.401 mi.
Service Ceiling: 6.736 m22.100 ftRange: 2.254 km / 1.217 NM / 1.401 mi.Empty Weight: 10.365 kg / 22.850 lbsmax. Takeoff Weight: 15.876 kg / 35.000 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight: 15.876 kg / 35.000 lbsWing Span: 21,34 m / 70,0 ftWing Area: 50,2 m² / 540 ft²Length: 15,24 m / 50,0 ftHeight: 5,64 m / 18,5 ft
Wing Area: 50,2 m² / 540 ft²Length: 15,24 m / 50,0 ftHeight: 5,64 m / 18,5 ftFirst Flight10.07.1942Production Status: Out of ProductionTotal Production2452
10.07.1942Production Status: Out of ProductionTotal Production2452ICAO CodeB26
B26 Data for (Version)Douglas B-26BVariantsA-26B, TB-26B, A-26C, RB-26C, TB-26C, JD-1, B-26K
Douglas B-26BVariantsA-26B, TB-26B, A-26C, RB-26C, TB-26C, JD-1, B-26KCrew: 1 Pilot & 2 Gunners
Currently Owned & Operated by
Air Ross (1980) Inc.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Current Registration C-GWLT
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