Military

Douglas B-26c

Manufacturer: DOUGLAS

The Douglas A‑26 Invader, later redesignated the B‑26, was a twin‑engined light bomber and ground‑attack aircraft built by Douglas during World War II. It could carry a large bomb load and was armed with a variety of guns, making it a fast, versatile strike platform. The name change caused confusion with the earlier B‑26 Marauder.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
douglas-b-26c
Class
Military
Registry Count
5
Example Registration
N202R

Specifications

Wingspan
21 m / 70 ft
Length
15 m / 50 ft
Height
5.64 m / 18 ft
Max Speed
578 km/h / 359 mph
Cruise Speed
428 km/h / 266 mph
Range
1100 km / 610 nmi
Ceiling
8700 m / 28500 ft
First Flight
1942-07-10
Total Built
2503

Variants

  • B-26C- 5 registrations - Example N202R

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