Douglas A-26 Invader Nose Sections from the Pilot Training Manual for the A-26 Invader, Headquarters, AAF, Office of Flying Safety.
- Nose Section
- The A-26 is an extremely versatile airplane. It is designed with two interchangeable nose sections to meet exact tactical requirements.
- 1. THE ALL-PURPOSE NOSE.
- There are six combinations of armament, as follows:
a. Six .50-cal. machine guns. Crew 2.
b. One 37-mm. cannon and four .50-cal. machine guns. Crew 2.
c. One 37-mm. cannon and two .50-cal. machine guns. Crew 2.
d. Two 37-mm. cannon. Crew 2.
e. One 75-mm. cannon and one 37-mm. cannon. Crew 3.
f. One 75-mm. cannon and two .50-cal. machine guns. Crew 3.
- 2. BOMBARDIER NOSE.
- Crew 3
Plexiglas nose.
Fitted with bombsight and controls, and two fixed .50-cal. machine guns.
