The Douglas A-26 Invader (designated B-26 between 1948 and 1965) is an American twin-engined light bomber and ground attack aircraft. Built by Douglas Aircraft Company during World War II, the Invader also saw service during several major Cold War conflicts.

The A-26 was the last propeller-driven twin-engine production bomber produced for the USAAF and was one of the few wartime aircraft types still in service with the post-war US Air Force. Douglas built 2,503 A-26/B-26 Invaders and the last US military Invader retired in 1972.

The A-26 Invader was a versatile twin-engine light bomber and attack aircraft that served primarily with the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II and continued in service through the Korean War and beyond.

The Douglas B-26 (originally designated the A-26) was a World War II attack aircraft used for level bombing, ground strafing, and rocket attacks. It made its first flight in July 1942, and production delivery began in August 1943.

The Douglas A-26 Invader is designed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company as a twin-engine light bomber and ground attack aircraft in service during the Second World War and as well as the Cold War.

Perhaps better known for its post war exploits, the Douglas A-26 Invader first served in the European and Pacific theatres of World War II from September 1944. Designed by ED Heinemann to replace the A-20 Havoc, the A-26 was very similar to the Havoc in configuration.

2009年9月1日 · The A-26 Invader was originally built in three different prototypes, one as a light bombardment and attack airplane, one as a modification for use as a night fighter, and one as an attack bomber with a large-caliber mounted cannon.

2021年7月23日 · The Douglas A-26 Invader was a distinguished twin-engine light bomber whose origins were well-placed in the Second World War. The system proved adept at day and night flying, attacking targets with a bevy of machine guns or drop bombs and operating at low and medium altitudes with equal success.

The B-26 Invader was a major player in the conflict, in particular in the night attack role, with the aircraft operating from bases in South Korea. Night strikes were most effectively supported by B-26s or Douglas C-47 "Fireflies" dropping parachute flares.

The Douglas A-26/B-26(redesgnated B-26 in 1948) bomber was the only American bomber to fly missions in three wars. After World War II, it served as a front-line bomber during the Korean War and in the beginning of the the Vietnam War.