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Curtiss Helldiver SB2C

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The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a carrier-based dive bomber aircraft produced for the United States Navy during World War II. It replaced the Douglas SBD Dauntless in US Navy service. The SB2C was much faster than the SBD it replaced.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 34.0ft (10.4m)
  • Length 33.0ft (10.0m)
  • Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 6,726lbs (3,051kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,593lbs (3,897kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.232
  • Wing Loading 32.2lbs/ft2 (157.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 266.5ft2 (24.8m2)
  • Drag Points 5869

Parts

  • Number of Parts 101
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 410