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[Prop Challenge] SB4D Distributor

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This US dive bomber was designed and built after the SB2C and SB3L weree failures in the eyes of the navy.

HISTORY

When the navy saw the failure of the SB2C and SB3L the navy went to Douglas, the manufacturer of the famous SBD dauntless. Douglass delivered a plane that was fast, powerful, and heavily armed. The SB4D has only one 1800Lb bomb in the bomb bay but can carry, two internal and two external AN-6, 500Lbs bombs, one MK-10 Torpedo, or one MK-18 torpedo. The Bomber has two wing mounted 50cals in the front, and rear mounted 50cals.

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MK-18
AN-MK9
AN-6
MK-10

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Prop Challenge (Closed)
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 57.5ft (17.5m)
  • Length 53.2ft (16.2m)
  • Height 20.0ft (6.1m)
  • Empty Weight 15,164lbs (6,878kg)
  • Loaded Weight 23,830lbs (10,809kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.167
  • Wing Loading 41.8lbs/ft2 (204.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 569.8ft2 (52.9m2)
  • Drag Points 5734

Parts

  • Number of Parts 108
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 750
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    40.4k KPLBall

    De best Dibe bomber!

    Pinned 3 months ago
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    40.4k KPLBall

    @JABH sure

    3 months ago
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    6,347 JABH

    Question: Can I recreate an airplane I've already made, improve it, and upload it? I already have a version. Is that okay with you?

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    @DogThatMakesPlanes

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