SBD Douglas Dauntless
An improved modification of Northrop BT-1 aircraft. Entered production in 1940. Was the most successful American dive bomber during WWII. Several thousands built.
| Specification |
| MODEL | SBD-6 | |
| CREW | 2 | |
| ENGINE | 1 x Wright R-1820-6 Cyclone 9, 1007kW | |
| WEIGHTS | ||
| Take-off weight | 4318 kg | 9520 lb |
| Empty weight | 2964 kg | 6535 lb |
| DIMENSIONS | ||
| Wingspan | 12.65 m | 42 ft 6 in |
| Length | 10.06 m | 33 ft 0 in |
| Height | 3.94 m | 13 ft 11 in |
| Wing area | 30.19 m2 | 324.96 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Max. speed | 410 km/h | 255 mph |
| Cruise speed | 298 km/h | 185 mph |
| Ceiling | 7680 m | 25200 ft |
| Range | 1244 km | 773 miles |
| ARMAMENT | 2 x 12.7mm machine-guns, 2 x 7.62mm machine-guns, 725kg of bombs | |