An American torpedo bomber of the United States Navy. Ordered in 1934, it first flew in 1935 and entered service in 1937. At that point, it was the most advanced aircraft flying for the Navy and possibly for any navy in the world. However, the fast pace of aircraft development quickly caught up with it, and by the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the TBD was already outdated.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 51.3ft (15.6m)
- Length 35.6ft (10.9m)
- Height 13.7ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 4,279lbs (1,941kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,339lbs (2,875kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.118
- Wing Loading 21.5lbs/ft2 (105.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 294.7ft2 (27.4m2)
- Drag Points 3409
Parts
- Number of Parts 85
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 419
