North American

North American A-36 Apache

Attack aircraft

  • First flight1942
  • Introduction1942
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built500
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
9.83 m (32 ft 3 in)
Wingspan
11.28 m (37 ft 0.25 in)
Height
3.71 m (12 ft 2 in)
02

Performance

Maximum speed
590 km/h (365 mph, 315 kn)
Range
885 km (550 mi, 478 nmi)
Service ceiling
7,650 m (25,100 ft)
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Allison V-1710-87 liquid-cooled piston V12 engine (1,325 hp / 988 kW)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 6× 0.50 in (12.7 mm) AN/M2 Browning machine guns; Bombs: Up to 1,000 lb (454 kg) of bombs on two underwing hardpoints