Douglas A-1 Skyraider
E442595
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider is a single-seat, propeller-driven U.S. attack aircraft renowned for its heavy ordnance load, long loiter time, and extensive combat service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
All labels observed (6)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Douglas A-1 Skyraider canonical | 10 |
| A-1 Skyraider | 4 |
| A-1 Skyraider aircraft | 1 |
| A-1E Skyraider | 1 |
| Douglas AD Skyraider | 1 |
| Douglas Skyraider | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4476589 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
Target entity: Douglas A-1 Skyraider Context triple: [Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone, notableApplication, Douglas A-1 Skyraider]
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A-4 Skyhawk
The A-4 Skyhawk is a compact, carrier-capable American attack jet widely used during the Cold War, particularly noted for its role in the Vietnam War and service with several allied air forces.
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B.
Douglas TBD Devastator
The Douglas TBD Devastator was an American World War II-era torpedo bomber used by the U.S. Navy, notably in the early Pacific battles where its obsolescence and heavy losses highlighted the need for more advanced carrier-based aircraft.
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C.
A-6 Intruder
The A-6 Intruder was a twin-engine, all-weather carrier-based attack aircraft used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps from the 1960s through the 1990s, noted for its advanced navigation/attack systems and long-range strike capability.
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D.
Douglas A-26 Invader
The Douglas A-26 Invader is a World War II–era American twin‑engine light bomber and ground-attack aircraft that later saw extensive service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
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E.
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a World War II U.S. Navy carrier-based dive bomber known for its powerful payload and challenging handling characteristics.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Douglas A-1 Skyraider Target entity description: The Douglas A-1 Skyraider is a single-seat, propeller-driven U.S. attack aircraft renowned for its heavy ordnance load, long loiter time, and extensive combat service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
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A.
A-4 Skyhawk
The A-4 Skyhawk is a compact, carrier-capable American attack jet widely used during the Cold War, particularly noted for its role in the Vietnam War and service with several allied air forces.
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B.
Douglas TBD Devastator
The Douglas TBD Devastator was an American World War II-era torpedo bomber used by the U.S. Navy, notably in the early Pacific battles where its obsolescence and heavy losses highlighted the need for more advanced carrier-based aircraft.
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C.
A-6 Intruder
The A-6 Intruder was a twin-engine, all-weather carrier-based attack aircraft used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps from the 1960s through the 1990s, noted for its advanced navigation/attack systems and long-range strike capability.
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D.
Douglas A-26 Invader
The Douglas A-26 Invader is a World War II–era American twin‑engine light bomber and ground-attack aircraft that later saw extensive service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
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E.
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a World War II U.S. Navy carrier-based dive bomber known for its powerful payload and challenging handling characteristics.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
attack aircraft
ⓘ
carrier-capable aircraft ⓘ single-seat aircraft ⓘ |
| aircraftFamily | AD Skyraider ⓘ |
| armament | four 20 mm cannon ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| crew | 1 ⓘ |
| designer | Ed Heinemann ⓘ |
| engineModel |
Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone
ⓘ
linked to:
Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone radial engine
|
| engineType | radial piston engine ⓘ |
| firstFlightDate | 1945-03-18 ⓘ |
| hardpoints | 15 external hardpoints ⓘ |
| introduced | 1946 ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Company ⓘ |
| maximumOrdnanceLoad | approximately 8000 lb ⓘ |
| maximumSpeed |
about 322 knots
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about 370 mph ⓘ about 595 km/h ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
heavy ordnance load
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long loiter time ⓘ rugged airframe ⓘ short takeoff and landing capability ⓘ |
| operatedFrom | aircraft carriers ⓘ |
| originalDesignation | AD Skyraider ⓘ |
| primaryUser |
French Air Force
ⓘ
South Vietnamese Air Force ⓘ
linked to:
Republic of Vietnam Air Force
United States Air Force ⓘ United States Marine Corps ⓘ United States Navy ⓘ |
| propulsion | single propeller ⓘ |
| range |
about 1300 miles
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about 2100 km ⓘ |
| redesignatedAs |
A-1 Skyraider
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linked to:
Douglas A-1 Skyraider
|
| retiredFromUSService | 1970s ⓘ |
| role |
airborne early warning
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close air support ⓘ electronic warfare ⓘ ground attack ⓘ search and rescue escort ⓘ |
| serviceCeiling | about 28000 ft ⓘ |
| serviceEntryContext | post–World War II era ⓘ |
| successorAircraft |
A-4 Skyhawk
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A-6 Intruder ⓘ A-7 Corsair II ⓘ |
| usedFor | Sandy rescue escort missions in Vietnam ⓘ |
| usedInConflict |
Algerian War
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linked to:
Algerian War of Independence
First Indochina War ⓘ Korean War ⓘ Vietnam War ⓘ |
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Subject: Douglas A-1 Skyraider Description of subject: The Douglas A-1 Skyraider is a single-seat, propeller-driven U.S. attack aircraft renowned for its heavy ordnance load, long loiter time, and extensive combat service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Referenced by (18)
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