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National Air and Space Museum, Washington Dist of Col
Douglas SBD-6 'Dauntless'

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:SBD
  Designation:SBD
  Version:-6
  Nickname:Dauntless
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1934-1946
  Basic role:Scout Bomber
  Crew:Pilot and observer/rear gunner
  Location:National Air and Space Museum, Washington Dist of Col

Specifications
  Length: 33' 1" 10.0 m
  Height:13' 7" 4.1 m
  Wingspan: 41' 6" 12.6 m
  Wingarea: 325.0 sq ft 30.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 6,554 lb 2,972 kg
  Gross Weight: 9,465 lb 4,292 kg
  Max Weight: 10,882 lb 4,935 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-66
  Horsepower (each): 1350

Performance
  Range: 1,230 miles 1,980 km
  Cruise Speed: 143 mph 230 km/h 124 kt
  Max Speed: 262 mph 421 km/h 227 kt
  Climb: 1,710 ft/min 521 m/min
  Ceiling: 28,600 ft 8,716 m