Douglas SBD Dauntless vs. North American BT-9
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Douglas SBD Dauntless |
versus |
North American BT-9 |
15.24 m |
50 ft 0 in |
length |
8.79 m |
28 ft 10 in |
5.64 m |
18 ft 6 in |
height |
2.82 m |
9 ft 3 in |
21.34 m |
70 ft |
wingspan |
10.97 m |
36 ft |
2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-71 Double Wasp |
engines |
1 x Wright R-975-3 radial engine |
2,000 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 440 hp |
4,000 horsepower |
total thrust |
Approximately 440 hp |
10,150 kg |
22,400 lb |
MTOW |
4,300 lb |
1,950 kg |
2,300 km |
1,200 nmi |
range |
917 km |
495 nm |
231 knots |
135 mph |
cruise speed |
150 mph |
241 km/h |
4,000 lbs (1,815 kg) of bombs |
capacity |
Pilot and one passenger |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.