02242 U.S.NAVY SBD-3/4/A-24A Trumpeter  [TP02242]

The Douglas SBD Dauntless plunge bomber became a mainstay the Navy's atmosphere fleet inside Pacific, as a result of cheapest loss ratio of any U.S. carrier-based aircraft. Douglas delivered a complete of 5,936 SBD/A-24s between 1940 and so the end of manufacturing in July 1944. The SBD Dauntless showcased "Swiss cheese" flaps  dive braking system system punched with 3-inch holes  so that it could achieve pinpoint accuracy by scuba diving to your target, dropping the bomb and taking out with this near-vertical plunge. As well as the U.S. Navy, aquatic Corps and Army Air Forces, the Dauntless served forces in groundbreaking Zealand and Mexico. 1st enemy ship sunk by the U.S. Navy in World II is credited to a Dauntless from USS Enterprise. The scuba diving Dauntless proceeded to destroy 18 enemy warships, including a battleship and six providers. The SBD-3 which starred in March 1941 had O5Os inside cowling. Self-sealing tanks have been introduced, alongside protective armour, although motor ended up being certainly the 1,000 hp R-1820-52.The SBD-4. The latter differed simply in groing through to a 24-volt system; 780 completed up being definitely created for the Navy. Wingspan: 12.7m Length: 9.8m Height: 4.1m Ceiling: 8260m number: 2165km fat: 2878kg energy plant: 1,000-hp R-1820-52 engine Speed: 402km/h Crew: Two

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