Douglas DB - 7 (Boston III)
6 machine guns, and bombs


The Douglas DB-7(Boston III), also known as the Douglas A-20 Havoc


Time in 418 Squadron Service: 1941-1943

Manufacturer: Douglas Aircraft

Power Plant: two 1600 hp (1193 KW) Wright GR-2600-A5B radial engines

Performance: Max Speed: 304 mph (489 km/h) Cruising Speed: 250 mph (402 km/h)

Service Ceiling: 24,250 ft (7,391 m)

Range: 1,020 mi (1,642 km)

Weights: Empty: 12,200 lb (5,534 kg) Maximum Take-off: 25,000 lb (11,340 kg)

Dimensions: Wingspan: 61 ft 4 in (18.69 m) Length: 47 ft 0 in (14.33 m) Height: 15 ft 10 in (4.83 m) Wing Area: 465 sq ft ( 43.20 sq m)

Armament: four fixed forward 0.303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns in nose, two 0.303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns in dorsal and ventral positions, and up to 2000 lb (907 kg) of bombs.

Cost: $74,000 US

[ Date: Mon Dec 17 12:03:48 MST 2012 Author: cliff IP: 75.158.3.131 ]