Douglas SBD Dauntless vs. Supermarine Spitfire
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Douglas SBD Dauntless |
versus |
Supermarine Spitfire |
15.24 m |
50 ft 0 in |
length |
9.12 m |
29 ft 11 in |
5.64 m |
18 ft 6 in |
height |
3.48 m |
11 ft 5 in |
21.34 m |
70 ft |
wingspan |
11.28 m |
37 ft |
2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-71 Double Wasp |
engines |
1 x Rolls-Royce Merlin |
2,000 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
1470 hp |
4,000 horsepower |
total thrust |
1470 hp |
10,150 kg |
22,400 lb |
MTOW |
3,069 kg |
6,770 lb |
2,300 km |
1,200 nmi |
range |
1,360 mi |
1,184 nm |
231 knots |
135 mph |
cruise speed |
320 knots |
186 mph |
4,000 lbs (1,815 kg) of bombs |
capacity |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.