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SB2C Helldiver

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AMERICAN COMBAT

AIRCRAFT OF WORLD

WAR II

SB2C Helldiver

The Helldiver replaced the Dauntless asthe main navy dive bomber. It had a number of design errors and as a resultmany felt that it was inferior to Dauntless.

Manufacturer: Vought

Engines: 825 HP Pratt & Whitney

Speed: 243MPH

Length: 34ft

Range: 1,000mi

Wingspan: 42ft

Weight: 5,477lbs(max)

Ceiling: 23,600ft

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