SB2 C-1

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load 1,000 lb
gptkbp:combat_experience gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Pilot
2
gunner
gptkbp:decommissioned 1950
gptkbp:design low-wing monoplane
Vought engineers
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-2000
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:radial_engine
gptkbp:famous_for dive bombing tactics
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1940
1950s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SB2 C-1
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:SBD_Dauntless
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
gptkbp:length 10.67 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Vought_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 400 km/h
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Helldiver
gptkbp:notable_features high speed
durable construction
used in reconnaissance missions
twin-engine design
heavy armament
large bomb capacity
good maneuverability
used in ground attack missions
versatile roles
effective in anti-ship roles
used in close air support
gptkbp:number_built 7,000
gptkbp:operational_history Pacific Theater
gptkbp:operational_use 1943
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:range 1,600 km
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:TBF_Avenger
gptkbp:retirement_year 1950
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:service_frequency 1942-1945
gptkbp:successor gptkb:SB2_C_Helldiver
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:variant gptkb:SB2_C-4
gptkbp:wing_configuration straight wings
gptkbp:wingspan 12.80 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Curtiss_SB2_C_Helldiver
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4