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Vultee Aircraft XA-41
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Vultee Aircraft XA-41

1944 experimental attack aircraft by Convair

Overview

The Vultee XA-41 was originally ordered as a dive bomber. After combat experience led the Army Air Corps to believe dive-bombers were too vulnerable to enemy fighters, the contract was amended to change the role to low-level ground attack. Although the XA-41 was a potent weapons system, the design was overtaken by more advanced technology, and never entered production.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelR-4360 Wasp Major

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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