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Douglas TBD Devastator - Torpedo Challenge

114k TMach5  3.6 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on flame0w's Torpedo Bomber Challenge [CLOSED]

Douglas TBD Devastator

The Douglas TBD Devastator was 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. The Devastator performed well in early battles but earned notoriety for a catastrophic performance during the Battle of Midway in which 41 Devastators recorded zero torpedo hits with only six surviving to return to their carriers. Vastly outclassed in both speed and maneuverability by the Mitsubishi Zero fighters they faced, most of the force was wiped out. The sacrifice of the TBDs however, was not in vain. The TBDs persistent attacks delayed the Imperial Navys ability to launch a full force assault on the U.S. Task Force and drew Zero fighters away from their Carriers. This allowed Squadrons of SBD Dauntless Dive Bombers to attack and destroy four Japanese Carriers, effectively ending Imperial Japans expansion into the Eastern Pacific.

CONTROLS:
AG-1 = LANDING HOOK

WEAPONS:
-1X TORPEDO

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Torpedo Bomber Challenge [CLOSED]
  • Successors 5 airplane(s) +49 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 59.3ft (18.1m)
  • Length 44.7ft (13.6m)
  • Height 16.8ft (5.1m)
  • Empty Weight 13,065lbs (5,926kg)
  • Loaded Weight 20,155lbs (9,142kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.074
  • Wing Loading 15.2lbs/ft2 (74.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,324.0ft2 (123.0m2)
  • Drag Points 3785

Parts

  • Number of Parts 365
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 1,406
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    1,326 THEOKPILOT

    Every time i pull the brakes, my control jams and i crash.

    2 months ago
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    "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve." -Naval Captain Yamamoto.

    Also, I like this! It's pretty nice! the TBD, SBD, Corsair, And P-51 We're my favourite Fighter/Torpedo bombers of WW2.
    I might make a list of Favourite Airplanes, Both cargo And war Someday.

    Engine Power; 6.5/10.
    Maneuverability; 10/10.
    Detailing; 5.5/10.
    Over-all, 22/10!
    It's pretty nice!

    +1 1.9 years ago
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    e.

    2.3 years ago
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    Needed rework can someone help me ? I will upvite them needed instruments with 1.11 update pls

    2.3 years ago
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    105 JRSM

    @TMach5 Oh,yeah.I think so

    2.4 years ago
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    114k TMach5

    Most likely. Simple planes is a big resource hog. @Simpleplaneschenhao

    2.4 years ago
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    105 JRSM

    Hey, friend, the control of your plane often gets stuck when it is running in my mobile phone. Is it the problem with my mobile phone

    2.4 years ago
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    5,192 AntiAirNuri

    There are no moving control surfaces, no flaps, no guns even, or nothing of that kind. The plane is barebones, and the structure itself looks a little too... Chonky.
    Nevertheless, those are some nice decals, I honestly struggle with making them!

    3.6 years ago
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    396 Fdbrocks

    @TMach5 can it be mobile friendly

    3.6 years ago
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    114k TMach5

    I’m already working on something similar. I will tag you when it’s ready@Fdbrocks

    3.6 years ago
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    396 Fdbrocks

    Can I request you make an enterprise with 2 or 3 of these on it

    3.6 years ago
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    396 Fdbrocks

    Amazing just amazing

    3.6 years ago
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    5,883 SlimyDude304

    Now this... This is my true challenge on the challenge (hopefully that makes sense)

    Btw this is fire!

    Gotta go fast...

    3.6 years ago
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    31.8k flame0w

    Looks : 10 Points (EPICCC!!!!....)
    Manuverability : 8 Points
    Decals/Details : 10 Points
    Armament : 9 Points

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    Tailgun : No (0 Points)
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    Cockpit Interior : Yes (5 Points)

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    Total : 42 Points

    +2 3.6 years ago
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    Cool! I hope you could make a TB2D or BTD someday! ; )

    3.6 years ago
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    32.0k Cereal

    wow wow wow It is very cool!!! buddy

    3.6 years ago
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    114k TMach5

    Thanks! @Strikercritsilver

    +3 3.6 years ago