Initially designed in 1941, the XA-32 was grossly overweight, at almost , similar to the Douglas A-20 Havoc. The drag induced by its bulbous shape was amplified by careless detail design, which left it festooned with bumps and lumps.
Initially created in 1941, the XA-32 weighed significantly more than expected, nearly as much as the Douglas A-20 Havoc. The drag generated by its bulbous shape was exacerbated due to poor design elements, resulting in numerous protrusions and irregularities.