United States' Northrop A-17 attack
Northrop A-17 attack: |
Design
The Northrop A-17's design was based on the Gamma and Delta civilian planes.1 The A-17 was Northrop's first military aircraft.1
Prototype
An order for 110 was placed after the prototype was done being tested.1
Production
Production was delayed because two types of engines were replaced before settling on the production model.1
- Northrop A-17:
- Northrop A-17A: 931
- Manufacturer: Northrop Corporation1
Variants
- Northrop YA-13: Prototype.1 Developed privately in summer of 1933.1
- Northrop A-17:
- Northrop A-17A: More powerful engine.1
Usage
Deliveries of the A-17 began in August 1935.1
| Northrop A-17A attack1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Attack1 |
| Crew | 21 |
| Engine (Type) | Pratt & Whitney R-1535-13 Wasp1 |
| Cylinders | Radial 91 |
| Cooling | Air1 |
| HP | 8251 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 47' 9"1 |
| Length | 31' 8"1 |
| Height | 12'1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 7,543 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed @ 2,500' | 220 mph1 |
| Cruising speed | |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 19,400'1 |
| Range | 732 miles1 |
| Armament | 5: MG1 |
| Bombs | 400 lb1 |
Sources:
- Aircraft of WWII, Stewart Wilson, 1998
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
