Douglas Aircraft Company SBD-5 Dauntless

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A restored Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless sits on display in bright desert sunshine, its perforated dive brakes visible beneath the wing.

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Aircraft

SBD-5 Dauntless SBD

Restored U.S. Navy wartime blue scheme

Manufacturer

Douglas Aircraft Company

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Great clarity and light! The cluttered background and sign in front detract from the striking warbird profile.

Location

Palm Springs Air Musuem

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8317, -116.5050

Open map

Palm Springs International Airport PSP

Airport

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Aviation History

The SBD Dauntless was a key U.S. Navy and Marine Corps dive bomber in the Pacific during World War II, notably during the Battle of Midway.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 200 SBD Dauntless airframes remain active worldwide; most surviving examples are preserved or displayed.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a static museum display.

Specifications

Wright R-1820-60 Cyclone

Engine

12.66 m

Wingspan

10.09 m

Length

1,790 km

Range

259 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

4,853 kg

MTOW

4.14 m

Height