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

The Douglas SBD Dauntless plunge bomber became a mainstay for the Navy's air fleet inside the Pacific, because of the cheapest loss ratio of any U.S. carrier-based aircraft. Douglas delivered an overall total of 5,936 SBD/A-24s between 1940 therefore the end of production in July 1944. The SBD Dauntless showcased "Swiss cheese" flaps  dive brakes punched with 3-inch holes  such that it could achieve pinpoint precision by scuba diving to your target, dropping the bomb after which pulling out of this near-vertical plunge. As well as the U.S. Navy, aquatic Corps and Army Air Forces, the Dauntless served forces in brand new Zealand and Mexico. The very first enemy ship sunk by the U.S. Navy in World II is credited to a Dauntless from the USS Enterprise. The scuba diving Dauntless proceeded to destroy 18 enemy warships, including a battleship and six carriers. The SBD-3 which starred in March 1941 had O5Os inside cowling. Self-sealing tanks were introduced, along with protective armour, even though the engine was indeed the 1,000 hp R-1820-52.The SBD-4. The latter differed only in groing through to a 24-volt system; 780 was indeed designed for the Navy. Wingspan: 12.7m Length: 9.8m Height: 4.1m Ceiling: 8260m Range: 2165km body weight: 2878kg Power plant: 1,000-hp R-1820-52 engine Speed: 402km/h Crew: Two

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