RA-3B
usn_ra-3bAircraftUSARecon
- Role
- Recon
- Max Speed
- 530 kn
- Ceiling
- 41000 ft
- Range Units
- Miles
Description
Modified from the A-3B the RA-3B was first deployed by the USN during the Vietnam War. The aircraft could be equipped to perform a a number of roles. Its initial role was primarily topographic mapping, but it could also have Imaging Infrared systems equipped to monitor troop movements.
Unit
- Type
- Aircraft
- Role
- Recon
- In service
- 1956–1991
Performance
- Wingspan
- 22.1 m
- Max G
- 5 g
- Climb rate
- 26 m/s
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Max speed (sea level)
- 530 kn
- Stall speed
- 113 kn
- Mach limit
- 0.79 M
- Empty mass
- 17,876 kg
- Max fuel
- 5,856 kg
- Engines
- 2
- Thrust (each)
- 47 kN
- Cruise
- Mach 0.612 · 2,765 miles
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 6 nm
- RCS
- 80
- IR signature
- Semi-small