SBD-4 Dauntless Dive Bomber

CaS Specs

by Larry Bond

SBD-4 Dauntless Dive Bomber
Gun Atk: .8 (.1)
Man Rtng: 1.5/1.0
Damage Value: 8
In Service:
Sensors: ASB bombing radar on late production models
Performance: Speed in Knots
Throttle Setting

AltitudeRng CruiseCbt CruiseFull Power
V/Low: 120150200
Med:130170213

Ceiling: 7000e meters
Endurance Data
Cruise Range: 1260 nm
Int Fuel: 802 kg
Ordnance Loadouts: Payload: 726 kg
Off Guns: 2 .50 cal mg @ 360
Def Guns: 2 .30 cal flex @ 600

  • 2 100 lb bombs under wings & 1 500 lb or 1000 lb bomb on C/L
  • 1 1600 lb bomb on C/L
  • 2 325 lb DCs under wings

Remarks: Self-sealing fuel tanks, armor. SBD-2, SBD-3 models similar.

BT


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