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SBD Dauntless

780 SJElizalde  8.3 years ago

My replica entry for a WWII bomber challenge

The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber that was manufactured by Douglas Aircraft from 1940 through 1944. The SBD ("Scout Bomber Douglas") was the United States Navy's main carrier-borne scout plane and dive bomber from mid-1940 through mid-1944. The SBD was also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. The SBD is best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

Instructions:
- AG1 Activates cowling machineguns (2x .50 cal browning M2)
- AG2 Activates turret machineguns (2x .30 cal browning)

Takes off quickly (carrier based). Some trim may be needed to level the nose when loaded as it has a slight droop. Reset the trim once you drop all bombs and it should fly nice and level.

This plane is quite good at DIVE bombing (as was the real Dauntless) once you get the hang of it.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 39.9ft (12.2m)
  • Length 32.6ft (9.9m)
  • Height 15.4ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 7,757lbs (3,518kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,935lbs (4,506kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.161
  • Wing Loading 24.1lbs/ft2 (117.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 412.4ft2 (38.3m2)
  • Drag Points 5288

Parts

  • Number of Parts 67
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 391
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    809 Blueskies

    Really good 👍🏼

    4.7 years ago
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    Flight- 10/10
    Detail- 8/10
    Landing/Takeoff- 9/10
    Bomb Load- 10/10- I'm not sure how much it could carry. It looks about right though!
    Insignia/Paint Scheme- 9/10
    Top Speed- 5/10- Too low.
    -Bonus-
    Paint-3/5
    Total Points- 54
    I like it!

    8.2 years ago
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    @General360 Thanks General! Glad you liked it!

    8.3 years ago
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    @rubbishcraft thx!

    8.3 years ago