Ref.: TRUM-02252
A-1D AD-4 Skyraider
The Douglas A-1 Skyradier were designed as the new generation torpedo/bomber.Following the plan were changed for the end of the war,the Navy apply the Skyradier as a new attacker for the outstanding performance in the strike missions.The AD-4 is the largest production model of the family of the Skyradiers.A new 2700 horse power R-3350-26WA engine were installed,and the windshield was strengthen to protect the pilot from the bullets.A series of new equipments such as two extra guns,a P-1 autopilot,new arresting hook were also applied. The AD-4 were renamed as A-1D with the new nomenclature of the US Navy in 1962.