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Douglas A-20 Havoc specs, size & range

The Douglas A-20 Havoc (ICAO code A20) is a landplane with 2 piston engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is 14.6 m long, a 18.7 m wingspan and a range of 1,520 km.

Landplane with 2 piston engines Wake category: Medium Piston & light aircraft
Douglas A-20 Havoc
Photo: Alan Wilson · source · CC BY SA 2.0

A-20 Havoc specifications

Length
14.63 m (48.0 ft)
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Wingspan
18.68 m (61.3 ft)
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Height
5.53 m (18.1 ft)
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Wing area
43.1 m² (464 sq ft)
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Fuel capacity
1,500 L (396 US gal)
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Cruise speed
240 kn (444 km/h)
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Maximum speed
282 kn (522 km/h)
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Range
821 nm (1,520 km)
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Service ceiling
23,700 ft (7,224 m)

The Douglas A-20 Havoc is a landplane with 2 piston engines built by Douglas. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code A20. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

A-20 Havoc size and dimensions

The A-20 Havoc is 14.63 m (48.0 ft) long, has a wingspan of 18.68 m and stands 5.53 m tall. That makes it the #8 longest of 26 piston & light aircraft in our database — longer than 69% of them.

A-20 Havoc speed and range

It cruises at about 444 km/h (240 knots), faster than 89% of piston & light aircraft. Its range of 1,520 km (821 nm) suits short regional hops — about 3.4 hours at cruise speed. Its ceiling is 23,700 ft (7,224 m).

Aircraft similar to the A-20 Havoc

Comparable piston & light aircraft include Grumman HU-16 Albatross, Lockheed P-2 Neptune, Boeing B-29 Superfortress and Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Douglas A-20 Havoc?

A20 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How far can the Douglas A-20 Havoc fly?

About 821 nautical miles (1,520 km) without refuelling.

How fast is the Douglas A-20 Havoc?

It cruises at about 240 knots (444 km/h), with a maximum speed of 522 km/h.

How big is the Douglas A-20 Havoc?

Length 14.63 m, wingspan 18.68 m and height 5.53 m.

Data: What is flying? database (ODbL 1.0). Live traffic: adsb.lol (ODbL). Photos under their Creative Commons licences, credited above.