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Douglas XSB2D-1

Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:SB2D
  Designation:XSB2D
  Version:-1
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1934-1946
  Basic role:Scout Bomber
  Status:Experimental

Specifications
Not Yet Available

Known serial numbers
03551 / 03552


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Brian
 
 , MD
Nicknamed 'Turkey'
Wingspan: 45 feet
Length: 38 ft 7 in
03/13/2002 @ 14:02
 greg
 GREGVA2001@YAHOO.COM
 TROY, NY, NY
THIS AIRCRAFT WAS ABJECT FAILURE, LOADED WITH TO MANY NEW AND UNPROVEN FEATURES, OVERWEIGHT. US NAVY BUAIR HAD MADE A "CHRISTMAS TREE" TYPE REQUIRMENT. FAST AT 350MPH, BUT TO HEAVY AND DIFFICULT TO WORK ON. IN ADDITION MANY NEW FEATURES OF THE AIRCRAFT NEVER WORKED..LED TO AD-1 HOWEVER.

02/20/2002 @ 14:09