HobbyMaster - Douglas SBD-2 Dauntless, US NAVY, White 45, VB-16, USS Lexington, 1943, 1/32

Product detailed description

Metal finished model of American Douglas SBD-2 Dauntless

Metal model with plastic accessories in 1:32 scale.

Classification: US NAVY, White 45, VB-16, USS Lexington, 1943

Dimensions: length 32 cm, wingspan 40 cm

The model is from the HobbyMaster aircraft edition. This is a highly accurate model which impresses with its opening cabin, movable flaps, excellent riveting etc.

SBD Dauntless

The SBD Dauntless was an American deck fighter and bomber aircraft that was used during World War II. It was designed by the Douglas Aircraft Company and was known for its effectiveness and reliability during the Pacific campaign. The SBD Dauntless was a monoplane with a swept wing and powered by a Wright R-1820-52 Cyclone radial engine. It had two crew members - a pilot and a gunner/navigator. It was equipped with two M2 Browning .50 caliber (12.7 mm) machine guns and could carry up to 1,814 kg of bombs. The SBD Dauntless was used as a deck fighter aircraft to protect ships against attacks by enemy aircraft and as a bomber aircraft for attacks on ground targets. It was also used for reconnaissance and to resupply remote islands in the Pacific. The aircraft became famous at the Battle of Midway, when Dauntless attacks on the Japanese carriers Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu were decisive in the American victory. In total, more than 5,000 SBD Dauntless were produced and deployed not only in the Pacific, but also in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. After the war it was gradually replaced by more modern aircraft and was retired from service in 1959.