Douglas SBD Dauntless vs. Rutan VariEze
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Douglas SBD Dauntless |
versus |
Rutan VariEze |
15.24 m |
50 ft 0 in |
length |
5.46 m |
17 ft 11 in |
5.64 m |
18 ft 6 in |
height |
1.8 m |
5 ft 11 in |
21.34 m |
70 ft |
wingspan |
6.86 m |
22 ft 6 in |
2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-71 Double Wasp |
engines |
1 x Continental O-200 |
2,000 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
115 lbs |
4,000 horsepower |
total thrust |
115 lbs |
10,150 kg |
22,400 lb |
MTOW |
1,250 lb |
567 kg |
2,300 km |
1,200 nmi |
range |
850 nm |
1,574 km |
231 knots |
135 mph |
cruise speed |
160 kts |
99 mph |
4,000 lbs (1,815 kg) of bombs |
capacity |
2 |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.