[wmosner]

Was watching a show on Navy bombers last night on the Military Channel. The Skyraider was one of the bombers that they were discussing and they mentioned an interesting fact that I had never heard before, the Skyraider is the only bomber that has ever been able to carry more than it's own weight in ordnance.

[mustangdriver]

I can't wait to see Hobbymaster's version when it comes out.

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by wmosner

Was watching a show on Navy bombers last night on the Military Channel. The Skyraider was one of the bombers that they were discussing and they mentioned an interesting fact that I had never heard before, the Skyraider is the only bomber that has ever been able to carry more than it's own weight in ordnance.

Yup, it definitely could haul more than it's own butt in tight spots!

"C'mon Sandy....Do it!!!! I'd do it for you"..... from Flight of the Intruder movie.

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by mustangdriver

I can't wait to see Hobbymaster's version when it comes out.

Yeah, me too. But I'd like to see a 1/48 version some day... (the 1/18 coming out might be a tad large...).

BTW, one of my colleagues at work flew those in Vietnam. His combat journal can be read at www.skyraider.org (click on "The A1 Skyraider Combat Journal"). Very, very interesting. He gave us a couple of briefings here on how they performed the Sandy mission back then, including some of his most memorable flights. He's got a couple of Silver Stars...

FVD

[ZS-VAN]

Originally Posted by flyXwire

Yup, it definitely could haul more than it's own butt in tight spots!

"C'mon Sandy....Do it!!!! I'd do it for you"..... from Flight of the Intruder movie.

Clearly remember that line! Looking forward to the HM one.

[swoop]

Does that exclude the versatile Mosquito?

[dilligafocau]

Originally Posted by swoop

Does that exclude the versatile Mosquito?

I was wondering the same thing found these stats for the mossie

Empty:	15,970 lb (7,243 kg)
Normal:	20,600 lb. (9,344 kg)
Max Gross:	21,750 lb. (9,865 kg)

max bomb load was 2000 lb on later versions

info from here http://www.aviation-history.com/deha.../mosquito.html


And this for the Skyraider

Specifications (AD-7 / A-1J):
Engine: 2800hp Wright R-3350-26B radial piston engine
Weight: Empty 10,550 lbs., Max Takeoff 25,000 lbs.
Wing Span: 50ft. 9in.
Length: 38ft. 10in.
Height: 15ft. 8.25in.
Performance:
Maximum Speed at 18,000ft: 320mph
Cruising Speed at 6,000ft: 190mph
Ceiling: 25,500ft
Range: 900 miles
Armament:
Four 20mm cannon
8,000lbs of hardpoint-mounted freefall and/or forward-firing weapons

info from http://www.warbirdalley.com/a1.htm

[wmosner]

Originally Posted by dilligafocau

I was wondering the same thing found these stats for the mossie



max bomb load was 2000 lb on later versions

info from here http://www.aviation-history.com/deha.../mosquito.html


And this for the Skyraider

Specifications (AD-7 / A-1J):
Engine: 2800hp Wright R-3350-26B radial piston engine
Weight: Empty 10,550 lbs., Max Takeoff 25,000 lbs.
Wing Span: 50ft. 9in.
Length: 38ft. 10in.
Height: 15ft. 8.25in.
Performance:
Maximum Speed at 18,000ft: 320mph
Cruising Speed at 6,000ft: 190mph
Ceiling: 25,500ft
Range: 900 miles
Armament:
Four 20mm cannon
8,000lbs of hardpoint-mounted freefall and/or forward-firing weapons

info from http://www.warbirdalley.com/a1.htm

That takeoff weight for the Skyraider is pretty impressive. Good work finding those stats.

[jim]

They must have been star performers in Korea. A friend of mine said , we sent in the Sea Furys to take out a target on a hill, The Americans sent in the Skyraiders and took out the hill!

[Maple 01]

max bomb load was 2000 lb on later versions

The Mosquito could carry a 4,000lb 'cookie'