The Northrop A-9A was a large ground-attack aircraft which was designed in competition with the A-10. Although it was not chosen for production, it was a formidable aircraft in its own right. Like the A-10, it carried many "hard points" for weaponry beneath its wings.
One A-9A is currently in the March Field Museum at March Air Force Base. The other is on display at the Castle Air Museum in California.
Specifications | |
| Manufacturer: | Northrop |
| Type: | Attack Bomber (Light) |
| Length: | 53 feet 6 inches [16.3 meters] |
| Height: | 17 feet 10 inches [5.4 meters] |
| Wingspan: | 57 feet [17.4 meters] |
| No. of Engines: | 2 |
| Powerplant: | Avco/Lycoming ALF-502 |
| Thrust (each): | 6000 |
| Speed: | 837km/h |
| Ceiling: | |
| Range: | |
| Armament: | 1 30mm gun, 8,350 kg armament |
