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Type: Medium Bomber
Origin: Douglas Aircraft Company
Crew/Seats: Three
Model: A-G
First Flight: October 26, 1938
Service Delivery: 1941
Production: 7478
Unit cost: $74,000

Powerplant:
   Model: Wright R-2600-23
   Type: 14-cylinder radials engine
   Number: Two       Horsepower: 1,582 hp

Dimensions: A-20G
   Wing span: 61 ft. 4 in. (18.69m)
   Length: 48 ft. (14.63m)
   Height: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.36m)
   Wing Surface Area: 464 Sq. Ft. (43.11m²)
  Weights:
   Empty: 15,983 lb. (7,250 kg)
   Loaded: 27,200 lb. (12,338 kg)

Performance:
   Maximum Speed: 341 mph (548 kph)
   Cruising Speed: 230 mph (370kph)
   Initial Climb: 1,201-2000 ft/min (366-610m/min)
   Service Ceiling: 25,590 ft. (7800m)
   Range: 1,187 miles (1,750 km)

Armament:
Five .30 machine guns.
Four 20mm cannon

Payload:
2,000 lb. of bombs carried internally.
2,000 lb. of bombs carried externally.

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