A3D-2T Skywarrior - NAS Pensacola, FL
N 30° 21.066 W 087° 18.299
16R E 470689 N 3357730
The A3D-2T Skywarrior was nicknamed the "Whale" because of its 82,000 lb. gross weight.
Waymark Code: WMK7EA
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2014
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The A3D-2T Skywarrior's original role was as bomber; the first squadrons were capable of carrying nuclear bombs or a variety of conventional bombs. This particular aircraft was delivered to the Navy in 1960. It was later designated as a TA-3B and used as a trainer for bombardier-navigators. It later operated as a VIP transport for the Chief of Naval Operations before it was converted to an EA-3B configuration. It was the last A3D-2T to fly, being delivered to the museum in June 2011.
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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): A3D-2T Skywarrior
Tail Number: (S/N): 144865
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): National Naval Aviation Museum
inside / outside: outside
Access restrictions:
The aircraft is located on Naval Air Station Pensacola. Access to the museum is during daylight hours only.
Other Information:: Not listed
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Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
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