Douglas SBD Dauntless vs. Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun
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Douglas SBD Dauntless |
versus |
Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun |
15.24 m |
50 ft 0 in |
length |
8.30 m |
27 ft 3 in |
5.64 m |
18 ft 6 in |
height |
2.3 m |
7 ft 7 in |
21.34 m |
70 ft |
wingspan |
10.5 m |
34 ft 5 in |
2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-71 Double Wasp |
engines |
1 x Argus As 10C inverted V8 engine |
2,000 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 240 hp |
4,000 horsepower |
total thrust |
Approximately 240 hp |
10,150 kg |
22,400 lb |
MTOW |
1,200 kg |
2,646 lb |
2,300 km |
1,200 nmi |
range |
805 km |
435 nm |
231 knots |
135 mph |
cruise speed |
180 mph |
290 km/h |
4,000 lbs (1,815 kg) of bombs |
capacity |
3-4 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.