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Douglas SBD Dauntless
Dive bomber - United States

Douglas SBD Dauntless

5,937 produced

  • A-24
  • A-24A
  • A-24B
  • SBD-1
  • SBD-2
  • SBD-3
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A-24

Manufacturer Designation
Role Attack bomber
Crew 2: Pilot, gunner
In service with
Number built 168
Conversions
Length 33ft 8in
Wingspan 41ft 7in
Height 13ft 7in
Wing Area 325 sq. ft.
Empty 6,181lb
Gross 9,834lb
Maximum 10,200lb
Powerplant
1x Wright R-1820-52, 1,000hp
Speed
173mph (cruise)
250mph (max)
Ceiling 26,000ft
Range
950 miles (internal)
1,300 miles (external)
Guns
Bomb load 1,500lb
Torpedoes
Rockets
Radio
Radar
IFF Devices
Radar Detectors
Jammers
Nav Devices
Notes