Some retained tail guns, but most were later converted to ECM tail of late A-3Bs. Increased pressurization allowed camera operator to enter the bay to check the cameras. A3D-2P ( RA-3B): 30 photo-reconnaissance aircraft with weapons bay package for up to 12 cameras plus photoflash bombs.Final 21 built had new AN/ASB-7 bombing system, reshaped nose deleted tail turret in favor of electronic warfare installation. A3D-2 ( A-3B): Definitive production bomber version, with stronger airframe, more powerful engines, slightly larger wing area (812 ft²/75 m² versus 779 ft²/72 m²), provision for in-flight refueling reel for tanker role.A3D-1Q ( EA-3A): Five A3D-1s converted for the electronic reconnaissance (ELINT) role, with ECM equipment and four operators in weapons bay.A3D-1P ( RA-3A): One A3D-1 converted as a prototype for the A3D-2P with camera pack in the weapon bay.A3D-1 ( A-3A): 49 initial production versions, serving largely in developmental role in carrier service.Later used for tests at the Pacific Missile Test Center. YA3D-1 ( YA-3A): One pre-production prototype with Pratt & Whitney J57 engines.
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