Grumman (Eastern Aircraft Division for later variants) TBF/TBM Avenger

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13 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A preserved Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger, WWII torpedo bomber, displayed in original US Navy livery.

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Aircraft

TBF/TBM Avenger TBF

United States Navy World War II scheme (tri-color camouflage)

Manufacturer

Grumman (Eastern Aircraft Division for later variants)

Gear

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Insights

Aviation History

The TBF/TBM Avenger was the standard torpedo bomber for the US Navy in WWII and one of the most important naval attack aircraft of its time, famed for its ruggedness and effectiveness at battles like Midway and Leyte Gulf.

Fleet Rarity

Highly rare: fewer than 100 Avengers are airworthy worldwide, with most preserved in museums.

Record Flights

No notable speed/distance records, but it participated in historic missions, notably the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato.

Safety & Events

The Avenger is famous for its survivability—President George H.W. Bush flew Avengers as a Navy pilot. \'Flight 19,\' the infamous lost patrol in the Bermuda Triangle, flew this type in 1945.

Future Outlook

This example is preserved in a museum. Most remaining Avengers are displayed or in private collections.

Specifications

Wright R-2600-20 Twin Cyclone radial engine

Engine

16.51 meters

Wingspan

12.48 meters

Length

1609 km

Range

296 km/h

Speed

Crew: 3, Ordnance: up to 907 kg of bombs/torpedoes

Capacity

8724 kg

MTOW

4.7 meters

Height

Approximately 1,900 hp (1,417 kW)

Thrust

Not available, as WWII aircraft were not measured for modern ICAO noise standards

Noise