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- The A2D Skyshark is a turboprop carrier-based attack aircraft developed by Douglas of the United States for the US Navy.
- The prototype XA2D, which first flew in 1950, uses the tail and other parts of the A-1 Skyradar, but the fuselage and main wings were redesigned due to engine replacement.
- Over 300 aircraft were ordered as it was recognized to have significantly improved performance compared to the A-1, but the Navy canceled the order in 1952 due to the unreliability of the engine due to its complicated structure, and it was never put into practical use. did not.
- The production number is 2 prototype XA2D-1s and 10 production A2D-1s.

[Actual machine specifications]
- Engine: Allison XT-40A-2 turboprop x 1
- Total length: 12.58m
- Overall width: 15,24m
- Maximum speed: 813km/h
- Cruising range: 3,520km
- Armament: 4 T31 20mm cannons, bombs up to 2500kg