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Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless USN
Item Number:
IT2841
IT2841
Manufacturer
ITALERI
ITALERI
Scale:
1:48
1:48
The Douglas SBD "Dauntless" was a single-engine, low-wing monoplane and the most widely used carrier-based dive bomber by the US Navy during World War II.
After entering service with American forces in 1941, it could be used for both reconnaissance and dive-bombing missions.
The SBD-3 was the true hero of the Battle of Midway (June 1942), a turning point in the Pacific War, where it played a key role in sinking Japanese aircraft carriers.
Powered by a Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engine, it could reach a top speed of 410 km/h (255 mph). The SBD-3 could carry nearly 2000 kg (4400 lbs) of bombs.
It was also equipped with two forward-firing 12.7 mm (.50 cal) machine guns and two rear-firing 7.62 mm (.30 cal) machine guns.
It was highly valued by the crews for its robustness and solid construction.
Plastic model kit
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
After entering service with American forces in 1941, it could be used for both reconnaissance and dive-bombing missions.
The SBD-3 was the true hero of the Battle of Midway (June 1942), a turning point in the Pacific War, where it played a key role in sinking Japanese aircraft carriers.
Powered by a Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engine, it could reach a top speed of 410 km/h (255 mph). The SBD-3 could carry nearly 2000 kg (4400 lbs) of bombs.
It was also equipped with two forward-firing 12.7 mm (.50 cal) machine guns and two rear-firing 7.62 mm (.30 cal) machine guns.
It was highly valued by the crews for its robustness and solid construction.
Plastic model kit
- Decals for six versions
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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