| A2D Skyshark | |
|---|---|
 A production A2D-1 in flight | |
| General information | |
| Type | Attack aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Company |
| Status | Canceled |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Number built | 2 XA2D-1 prototypes + 10 A2D-1 pre-production aircraft (4 of which never flew) |
| History | |
| First flight | 26 March 1950 |
| Developed from | Douglas A-1 Skyraider |
The Douglas A2D Skyshark was an American turboprop-powered attack aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company for the United States Navy. The program was substantially delayed by engine reliability problems, and was canceled because more promising jet attack aircraft had entered development and the smaller escort carriers the A2D was intended to utilize were being phased out.