Author Topic: How will a26 compare to a20? (Read 257 times)

SKurj · « **on:** July 07, 2002, 11:15:50 PM »

Just curious guys +)

any experten care to pipe up with their thoughts on performance comparison?

SKurj

whgates3 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2002, 12:31:36 AM »

as far as i know (ich ein nicht experten - ich spraken nicht deutch) the A-26 was 50-60 MPH faster than the A-20 & could carry 2000-4000 lbs more bomb load, due to 800 HP more engines. Also the foward firing guns (14 - 16 x 0.50 cal) of the A-26 was a lot more than the A-20, but this was only w/ special 8 x 0.50 nose on the A-26. A-20 existed in 1941, A-26 was not around until mid-late '43

ra · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2002, 09:12:28 AM »

The A-26 also has a bottom turret.

Widewing · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2002, 07:56:24 PM »

Oddly enough, the later models of the A-20 (H & J) were capable of speeds up 351 mph, just 4 mph less than the A-26. Our version should be able to pull close to 330 mph at optimal altitude of 14,000 feet. Those later models had another 400 hp on tap.

It should be noted that the A-26, as used in WWII carried no more ordnance than the A-20G. Later modifications upped that to over 8,000 lbs.

Another oddity of the A-26 was the effect its laminar flow wing had on takeoff. You didn't rotate the A-26. If you tried, it just mushed, refusing to lift. Pilots simply let the plane fly itself off the runway. Once airborne and safely above minimum single-engine speed, it climbed very well for its size. Handling was very similar, with most pilots giving the nod to the A-26 as being more maneuverable, largely due to its greater reserve of power. Turn radius was about the same.

My regards,

Widewing

ra · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2002, 08:18:09 PM »

...Pilots simply let the plane fly itself off the runway....

That's how they landed, too. No flare, just drive it onto all three wheels.

ra

funkedup · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2002, 01:11:55 AM »

I'm having trouble finding any detailed flight test data on the Invader. By all accounts they were very fast bombers, as fast as some fighters at lower altitudes.

The later Invaders had water injection which gave them an total of 4700 hp. The 355 mph figure was obtained with 4000 hp. Go figure.

BUG_EAF322 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2002, 02:19:15 AM »

When did they made the J and the H model ?
i like to have it