Grumman TBF Avenger

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05 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The TBF Avenger was the largest single-engine aircraft used by the US Navy during WWII. Its folding wing configuration made it ideal for carrier operations.

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Aircraft

TBF Avenger TBF

WWII US Navy dark blue/white star markings

Airline

N/A (Military/Warbird)

Manufacturer

Grumman

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most significant torpedo bombers of World War II, famed for its durability, used by the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Allied naval forces.

Fleet Rarity

Rare: only a small number airworthy, mostly seen at airshows and museums.

Record Flights

Used in major WWII naval battles including Midway, Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf; no long-haul endurance records, but pivotal in anti-shipping and anti-submarine actions.

Safety & Events

Future US President George H.W. Bush piloted an Avenger and was shot down in WWII. Famous for surviving considerable damage in combat.

Future Outlook

Surviving examples are mostly preserved in museums or operated by historic flight organizations for display.

Specifications

Wright R-2600-20 Cyclone 14 radial engine

Engine

16.51 meters

Wingspan

12.48 meters

Length

1,609 kilometers

Range

273 kilometers per hour

Speed

Crew: 3 (pilot, turret gunner, radioman/bombardier/ventral gunner); Bomb capacity: up to 2,000 lb (907 kg)

Capacity

8,390 kilograms

MTOW

4.72 meters

Height

1,900 hp (shaft power)

Thrust

N/A (predates ICAO noise standards)

Noise

Registration number is not visible, so cannot provide specific airframe ID.