The Douglas A2D Skyshark was an American turboprop-powered attack aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company for the United States Navy. Engine development problems delayed the first flight until 26 May 1950, made at Edwards Air Force Base by George Jansen, and the program was substantially delayed by engine reliability problems. It was cancelled because more promising jet attack aircraft had entered development and the smaller escort carriers it was meant to use were being phased out. Twelve were built, two prototypes and ten pre-production aircraft, most were scrapped or destroyed in accidents, and only one has survived.
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built by the Douglas Aircraft Company for the United States Navy
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is an American turboprop-powered attack aircraft
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first flight until 26 May 1950
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turboprop-powered attack aircraft
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Allison XT40-A-2 turboprop
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only one has survived
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Empty weight: 12,944 lb (5,871 kg)
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Max takeoff weight: 22,966 lb (10,417 kg)
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built by the Douglas Aircraft Company for the United States Navy
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is an American turboprop-powered attack aircraft
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