Postage Stamp Planes 5563
Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless Diecast Model
USN VS-41, USS Ranger, North Africa, Operation Torch, November 1942 |
| 1:87 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless | | 4.5" | | 5.75" |
The Dauntless was without a doubt, the most successful dive-bomber produced by the Americans during WWII as this two-seater was a tough and reliable option against the Japanese. The SBD-3 used by the Navy and Marines at the time featured larger capacity, self-sealing fuel tanks, making it a longer range carrier-based aircraft. The SBD-3 had a 1000hp Wright radial engine that could achieve a speed of 200 mph. First flown in 1938, The Douglas SBD Dauntless was the United States Navy's main dive-bomber during World War II. The Dauntless featured "Swiss cheese" flaps-dive brakes punched with 3-inch holes, which helped it achieve pinpoint accuracy when diving to the target. The cockpit accommodated the pilot, who doubled as the bombardier and manned a fixed-forward gun. The rear cockpit contained a machine gun and played a major defensive role. During the Battle of Midway, SBD dive-bomber attacks fatally damaged all four of the Japanese aircraft carriers, and heavily damaged two cruisers. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. "Postage Stamp Planes" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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