The Douglas TBD Devastator was a U.S. Navy torpedo bomber that was ordered in 1934, first flew in 1935, and entered service in 1937. At the time, though, it was probably the most advanced aircraft in the U.S. Navy, if not the world. However, during the period of rapid aircraft development, by the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the TBD was outdated. Although it performed well in the early part of the war, it was almost wiped out against the Japanese fleet in the Battle of Midway. So all the aircraft in service were quickly replaced by the TBF “Avenger” developed by Grumman.

Crew: three, pilot, navigator and torpedo launcher, radio technician and gunner

Length: 10.67 meters

Wingspan: 15.24 meters

Height: 4.60 meters

Propulsion: One Pratt & Whitney R-1830-64 “Double Wasp” radial engine, 900 hp

Maximum speed: 331 km/h at an altitude of 2400 meters

Cruising speed: 206 km/h

Range: 700 kilometers when carrying MK8 torpedoes, 1152 kilometers when carrying 454 kg bombs.

SKU TR02226
Barcode # 9580208022260
Brand Trumpeter
SCALE 1:32

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