Douglas SBD Dauntless vs. Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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Douglas SBD Dauntless |
versus |
Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
15.24 m |
50 ft 0 in |
length |
6.76 m |
22 ft 2 in |
5.64 m |
18 ft 6 in |
height |
2.03 m |
6 ft 8 in |
21.34 m |
70 ft |
wingspan |
10.74 m |
35 ft 3 in |
2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-71 Double Wasp |
engines |
1 x Lycoming O-320 series engine |
2,000 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
4,000 horsepower |
total thrust |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
10,150 kg |
22,400 lb |
MTOW |
793 kg |
1,749 lb |
2,300 km |
1,200 nmi |
range |
470 km |
254 nm |
231 knots |
135 mph |
cruise speed |
140 km/h |
87 mph |
4,000 lbs (1,815 kg) of bombs |
capacity |
1-2 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.