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Douglas A-24B (F-24B) 'Dauntless'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:A-24
  Designation:A-24
  Version:B
  Nickname:Dauntless
  Equivalent to: SBD-5
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1926-1947
  Basic role:Attack
  Crew:2
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Specifications
  Length: 33' 0" 10.0 m
  Wingspan: 41' 6" 12.6 m
  Gross Weight: 10,500 lb 4,761 kg

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

Performance
  Max Speed: 254 mph 409 km/h 221 kt


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Aaron
 Wilmington, NC
In April 1941,an A-24B ran out of fuel and crash landed in a sugar cane field near Lubbuck Field,Texas.Injuring the pilot and passenger.The aircraft suffered only minor damage.
06/01/2004 @ 21:44 [ref: 7526]

 

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