SBD-3
Engine:
1 x R-1820-52
Power:
1,000 HP
SBD-5
Engine:
1 x R-1820-60
Power:
1,200 HP
Maximum Speed: 360km/h at sea level and 405km/h at 4500m)
Max Dive speed: 445km/h
Armament (SBD-3+5):
• Nose: - 2 x 12.7mm Browning .50 (350 rpg/30sec)
• Rear Gunner - 2 x 7.62mm Browning .30 (500 rpg/30sec)
• Bombs: 1 x 1,600 lb or 2 x 147 kg
• External Fuel: 2 x 220 L.
Advantages:
• Stable gun platform
• Good defensive field of fire
Disadvantages:
• Mediocre performance
• Insufficient armor protection
• Unstable in dive (partially solved by perforated flaps).
PILOT NOTES:
• The SBD can absorb a lot of damage and still return home.
• It was an extremely accurate dive-bomber, so use it as such.
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