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This list of military aircraft of the United States includes prototype, pre-production and operational types. Prototypes are normally prefixed with "X" and often unnamed (note that these are not the same as the experimental X-planes, which are not generally expected to go into production), while pre-production models are usually prefixed "Y".The United States Air Force currently employs a designation and naming system to identify all aircraft type with distinct names. Until 1962, both the Army and Air Force maintained one system, while the US Navy maintained a separate system. In 1962, these were unified into a single system heavily reflecting the Army/Air Force method. For more complete information on the workings of this system, refer to United States Department of Defense Aerospace Vehicle Designations.
1 Attack
1.1 Old system, Army Air Corps/Army Air Force/Air Force
1.2 Navy
- AD Skyraider - later A-1
- A2D Skyshark
- A3D SkywarriorThe A-3 Skywarrior was the only strategic bomber ever built for the United States Navy. For many years after its introduction, it was also the heaviest aircraft ever flown from an aircraft carrier. Development Early in the Second World War, the Navy began - later A-3
- A4D SkyhawkDouglas A-4F Skyhawk image depicts later A-4M version Description RoleAttack aircraft Crewone, pilot Dimensions Length12. 22m40' 3" Wingspan8. 38m27' 6" Height4. 57m14' 11" Wing area24. 15m²259ft² Weights Empty4,750kg10,448 lb Loaded Maximum take-off11,13 - later A-4
- AF Guardian - Grumman
- A2F IntruderGrumman A-6 Intruder A-6 Intruder Description RoleNaval Attack Crewtwo, pilot & Bombardier/Navigator (B/N) Dimensions Length54 ft 7 in16. 6 m Wingspan53 ft16. 2 m Height15 ft 7 in4. 75 m Wing area529 ft²49. 1 m² Weights Empty25,630 lb11,626 kg Loaded Maxi - later A-6
- AH Phantom IIThe F-4 Phantom II (simply "F-4 Phantom" after 1990) is a two-place (tandem), supersonic, long-range, all-weather fighter-bomber built by McDonnell Douglas Corporation. It was operated by the US Navy, the USMC and later the USAF, from 1961 until 1995. - later F-4
- AJ SavageAJ Savage AJ Savage Description Role CrewThree Dimensions Length63 ft 1 in19. 2 m Wingspan71 ft 5 in21. 8 m Height20 ft 5 in6. 2 m Wing area836 ft²78 m² Weights Empty27,558 lb12,500 kg Gross52,862 lb23,980 kg Maximum take-off50,954 lb23,110 kg Powerplant - North American
- A2JAJ Savage AJ Savage Description Role CrewThree Dimensions Length63 ft 1 in19. 2 m Wingspan71 ft 5 in21. 8 m Height20 ft 5 in6. 2 m Wing area836 ft²78 m² Weights Empty27,558 lb12,500 kg Gross52,862 lb23,980 kg Maximum take-off50,954 lb23,110 kg Powerplant - North American
- A3J VigilanteThe North American A3J/A-5 Vigilante was a powerful, highly advanced carrier-based supersonic bomber designed for the US Navy. Although its service in the strike role was very short, it saw extensive service in the reconnaissance role. Development In 1953 later A-5
- AM Mauler - Martin
- AU Corsair
- A2U Cutlass
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