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Douglas SBD-2P 'Dauntless'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:SBD
  Designation:SBD
  Version:-2P
  Nickname:Dauntless
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1934-1946
  Basic role:Scout Bomber
  Modified Mission:Photographic reconnaissance/Survey
  Crew:Pilot and observer/rear gunner

Specifications
  Length: 32' 1" 9.7 m
  Height:13' 7" 4.1 m
  Wingspan: 41' 6" 12.6 m
  Wingarea: 325.0 sq ft 30.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 5,652 lb 2,564 kg
  Gross Weight: 10,337 lb 4,698 kg
  Max Weight: 10,360 lb 4,699 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-32
  Horsepower (each): 1000

Performance
  Range: 1,225 miles 1,970 km
  Cruise Speed: 148 mph 238 km/h 128 kt
  Max Speed: 256 mph 412 km/h 222 kt
  Climb: 1,080 ft/min 329 m/min
  Ceiling: 27,260 ft 8,310 m