Douglas

Douglas SBD Dauntless

Dive bomber

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  • First flight1940
  • Introduction1940
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built5,936
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
33 ft 1.25 in
Wingspan
41 ft 6.375 in
Height
13 ft 7 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
255 mph
Range
1,115 mi
Service ceiling
25,530 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Wright R-1820-60 Cyclone 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine (1,200 hp)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 2 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) forward-firing synchronized Browning M2 machine guns in engine cowling, 2 × 0.30 in (7.62 mm) flexible-mounted Browning M1919 machine guns in rear; Bombs: 2,250 lb (1,020 kg) of bombs
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