Trumpeter 02241 1/32 US Navy SBD-1/2 Dauntless

The Douglas SBD "Dauntless" dive bomber is the backbone of the Pacific Fleet's naval aviation. It has the lowest loss rate among U.S. aircraft carrier-based aircraft. Between 1940 and July 1944, Douglas produced a total of 5,936 SBD Dauntless and Army A-24s. The SBD "Dauntless" dive bomber has a unique flap system called "Swiss cheese". The dive speed brake is covered with 3-inch diameter openings, which allows the aircraft to accurately rush to the target. Recovery from vertical dive. In addition to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Army Aviation, the SBD Dauntless dive bomber is also in service in countries such as New Zealand and Mexico. The first recorded enemy ship sunk by the U.S. Navy in World War II was caused by an SBD Dauntless dive bomber taking off from the USS Enterprise. And in subsequent battles, 18 enemy ships were sunk, including one battleship and six aircraft carriers. SBD-1 and SBD-2 are equipped with two 7.62 mm machine guns in the engine hood of the aircraft, and 1-2 machine guns in the rear seat for defense.