Douglas SBD Dauntless vs. Beechcraft Model 18
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Douglas SBD Dauntless |
versus |
Beechcraft Model 18 |
15.24 m |
50 ft 0 in |
length |
10.97 m |
36 ft 0 in |
5.64 m |
18 ft 6 in |
height |
2.74 m |
9 ft |
21.34 m |
70 ft |
wingspan |
14.53 m |
47 ft 8 in |
2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-71 Double Wasp |
engines |
2 x Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 radial engines |
2,000 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 450 hp per engine |
4,000 horsepower |
total thrust |
Approximately 900 hp total |
10,150 kg |
22,400 lb |
MTOW |
5,670 kg |
12,500 lb |
2,300 km |
1,200 nmi |
range |
1,600 km |
864 nm |
231 knots |
135 mph |
cruise speed |
322 km/h |
200 mph |
4,000 lbs (1,815 kg) of bombs |
capacity |
Up to 11 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.