SBD-5

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dive bomber
gptkbp:armament 2 × .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns
gptkbp:bombLoad up to 1,800 lb (820 kg)
gptkbp:crew 2
pilot
gunner
gptkbp:design high aspect ratio wings
self-sealing fuel tanks
retractable landing gear
armor protection
dive brakes
two-seat configuration
gptkbp:engine 1 × Wright R-1820-60 Cyclone
Wright_R-1820-60_Cyclone
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Pacific_Theater
gptkbp:firstFlight 1940
gptkbp:historicalSignificance influenced future bomber designs
contributed to naval air power development
effective in anti-ship roles
pioneered dive bombing tactics
symbol_of_U.S._naval_aviation_during_WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SBD-5
gptkbp:introduced 1941
gptkbp:landingGear tailwheel landing gear
gptkbp:length 10.67 m
10.4 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:maxRange 1,000 km
gptkbp:maxSpeed 400 km/h
gptkbp:militaryService gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:nickname Dauntless
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea
gptkb:Battle_of_Okinawa
gptkb:Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa
gptkb:Guadalcanal_Campaign
Battle of Midway
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Royal_New_Zealand_Air_Force
gptkb:Peruvian_Air_Force
gptkb:Philippine_Air_Force
gptkb:Brazilian_Navy
gptkb:Chilean_Air_Force
gptkb:Colombian_Air_Force
gptkb:French_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
gptkb:Mexican_Air_Force
gptkb:South_African_Air_Force
gptkb:Marine_Corps
gptkb:Cuban_Air_Force
gptkbp:numberBuilt 5,936
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:retired 1959
gptkbp:retirementYear 1959
gptkbp:role naval aviation
tactical bomber
gptkbp:services 1941
7,620 m
1941–1945
gptkbp:successor A-1 Skyraider
gptkbp:supportRole Battle of Midway
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:variant SBD-3
SBD-6
SBD-4
gptkbp:wingArea high-mounted wings
gptkbp:wingspan 14.63 m
12.5 m