The TB-5 A1 was a ww2 carrier based torpedo bomber.
It was built in 1941,after Germany's crazy attempt to cross Russia's border, in prevision of another attack.
Production started in late 1941, and ended in 1954, 1 year after the war.
The biggest buyer after USA internal demand, was Japan, with ~4000 TB-5 A1 bought.
the Japanese version was built by Nakajima, named :Nakajima-Counvas TB-5 A2. (Ill upload it later)
Armaments :
2 torpedoes
2 machine guns
1 50mm cannon
Controls :
Ag1:machine guns
ag3:fold wings
ag5:tail hook
ag6:arm torpedoes
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 41.9ft (12.8m)
- Length 33.6ft (10.2m)
- Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 6,566lbs (2,978kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,196lbs (3,718kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.478
- Wing Loading 29.2lbs/ft2 (142.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 280.4ft2 (26.0m2)
- Drag Points 4675
Parts
- Number of Parts 123
- Control Surfaces 13
- Performance Cost 662
