- Air Power Series
- Highly detailed realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts.
- Display stand included
- Measures approximately: 5.5” L x 7” Wingspan
- Box dimension 9.5” L x 9.5” W x 3.5” H
- Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above.
The Douglas SBD Dauntless is a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber that was manufactured by Douglas Aircraft from 1940 through 1944. The SBD ("Scout Bomber Douglas") was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber from mid-1940 through mid-1944. The SBD was also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. The SBD is best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. The type earned its nickname "Slow But Deadly" (from its SBD initials) during this period.
This Hobby Master model is a replica of the USMC SBD-2 Dauntless from VMSB-241 flown by Major Lofton Henderson during the Battle of Midway. On June 4, 1942, eleven SB2U-3 Vindicators and sixteen SBD-2 Dauntless of VMSB-241 departed Midway to attack approaching Japanese aircraft carriers. They SBDs were first to arrive on target and began to attack the carriers Kaga, Hiryu, Akagi and Soryu. The Dauntless were met by Japanese A6M2 Zeros and with Major Lofton Henderson’s SBD-2 leading the attack on the Hiryu he was the first target for the Zeros. Witnesses saw his aircraft wing burst into flames but he continued his attack. Henderson as well as gunner Pfc Lee Reininger perished.
As with most Hobby Master models this SBD Dauntless features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface detail, aircrew figure, canopy can be shown in open position, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
Specifications :
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Manufacturer:
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Douglas Aircraft Company
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Crew:
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Pilot and gunner/radio operator
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Dimension:
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Length:
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32 ft., 8 in.
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Height:
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13 ft., 7 in.
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Wingspan:
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41ft., 6 in.
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Weight:
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Empty:
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6,345 lb.
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Gross:
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10,400 lb.
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Performance:
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Powerplant:
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One 1,000 horsepower Wright R-1820-52
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Maximum Speed:
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250 M.P.H.
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Maximum Range with Bomb Load:
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1,345 miles
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Service Ceiling:
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27,100 ft.
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Armament:
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Two fixed forward-firing .50-in. guns,
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Two flexible-mounted rear-firing .30-in. guns,1,200 lb. of ordnance
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