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Vought SB2U-3 Vindicator

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The Vought SB2U Vindicator is an American carrier-based dive bomber developed for the United States Navy in the 1930s, the first monoplane in this role. Vindicators still remained in service at the time of the Battle of Midway, but by 1943, all had been withdrawn to training units.

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 42.2ft (12.9m)
  • Length 33.2ft (10.1m)
  • Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 8,850lbs (4,014kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.38
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.282
  • Wing Loading 28.3lbs/ft2 (138.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 312.7ft2 (29.1m2)
  • Drag Points 7129

Parts

  • Number of Parts 185
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 722