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United States Marine Corps Air/Ground Museum, Quantico Virginia
Douglas SBD-5 'Dauntless'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:SBD
  Designation:SBD
  Version:-5
  Nickname:Dauntless
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1934-1946
  Basic role:Scout Bomber
  Crew:Pilot and observer/rear gunner
  Location:United States Marine Corps Air/Ground Museum, Quantico Virginia

Specifications
  Length: 33' 1" 10.0 m
  Height:13' 7" 4.1 m
  Wingspan: 41' 6" 12.6 m
  Wingarea: 325.0 sq ft 30.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 6,404 lb 2,905 kg
  Gross Weight: 10,676 lb 4,852 kg
  Max Weight: 10,700 lb 4,853 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-60
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 1,115 miles 1,795 km
  Cruise Speed: 185 mph 298 km/h 161 kt
  Max Speed: 255 mph 410 km/h 221 kt
  Climb: 1,700 ft/min 518 m/min
  Ceiling: 25,530 ft 7,780 m