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Grumman TBF Avenger
Torpedo bomber - United States

Grumman TBF Avenger

Designer: Leroy Grumman // 8,693 produced

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TBF-1

Manufacturer Designation
Role Torpedo Bomber
Crew 3: Pilot, Navigator/Torpedoman, Radioman/Gunner
In service with
faa faa
usn usn
Number built 1,700
Conversions
Length 40ft 0in
Wingspan 54ft 2in
Height 15ft 5in
Wing Area 490 sq. ft.
Empty 10,080lb
Gross 13,667lb
Maximum 17,364lb
Powerplant
1x Wright R-2600-8, 1,700hp
Speed
271mph (max)
Ceiling 22,400ft
Range
1,215 miles (internal)
Guns
Bomb load 2,000lb
Torpedoes 1
Rockets
Radio
Radar
IFF Devices
Radar Detectors
Jammers
Nav Devices
Notes