A-1 Skyraider
The A-1 Skyraider entered service in December 1946 and saw combat in both Korea and Vietnam. A total of 3,180 aircraft were produced before production ended in 1957. With a cruising speed of 170 to 200 kts, a level attack speed of 260 kts, and a maximum sea level red-line speed of 410 kts, the Skyraider hugged the terrain below enemy radar coverage and delivered ordnance loads up to 8000 pounds. It’s pilots and crews bestowed many names on the Skyraider: Sandy, Spad, Hobo, Zorro, Firefly. On 10 April 1968, the U.S. Navy officially retired the Able Dog.
