Grumman SBD Dauntless

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A preserved dauntless Dive bomber in authentic US Navy WWII camouflage, displayed inside an aircraft carrier museum hangar.

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Aircraft

SBD Dauntless SBD

US Navy WWII two-tone blue/grey camouflage

Manufacturer

Grumman

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 back dual wide camera 1.54mm f/2.4

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 66.0

You captured the entire aircraft in its environment, but indoor lighting and background clutter detract from impact.

Insights

Aviation History

The Grumman TBF Avenger was the primary torpedo bomber of the US Navy in World War II and played a major role in several key naval battles including Midway and Leyte Gulf.

Fleet Rarity

Rare today; only a small number remain airworthy or preserved in museums worldwide.

Record Flights

Noted for its long-range and heavy payload for its era; participated in the longest carrier air raid of WWII at the time (over 1,200 miles round trip during the Battle of the Philippine Sea).

Safety & Events

Famous as the type flown by future President George H.W. Bush, who was shot down and rescued during WWII; also known for \'Flight 19\', the legendary disappearance over the Bermuda Triangle.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a museum exhibit (immobile).

Specifications

Wright R-2600-20 Cyclone radial

Engine

16.5 meters

Wingspan

12.48 meters

Length

1,610 kilometers

Range

274 km/h

Speed

Three crew (pilot, turret gunner, radioman/bombardier/rear gunner); up to 907 kg of bombs or 1 torpedo

Capacity

8,356 kilograms

MTOW

4.7 meters

Height

1,900 hp (1,417 kW)

Thrust

N/A (pre-ICAO noise standards)

Noise