A twin-engine American attack aircraft designed for speed, concentrated forward firepower, and light-bomber missions.
Development
Douglas A-26 Invader was developed by Douglas Aircraft Company in United States as a attack aircraft. The family first flew in 1942 and entered service in 1944. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Douglas A-26 Invader is represented across attack aircraft and bomber roles. The sourced variant records include service with United States Army Air Forces. Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War II. Role tags attached to the family include tactical bomber.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include A-26B.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-26B | Production | Attack | United States Army Air Forces |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- American Combat Planes — Doubleday · Tier 3