1:48 USN SBD-3 DAUNTLESS

ITA2841

With Super Decal Sheet

• The DouglasSBD“Dauntless”was a single-engine,low-wing aircraft and the most widely usedcarrier- based dive bomber by the U.S.Navy during WorldWarII.
• Entering active service with American flight units in 1941, it could be employed for both reconnaissance and divebombing missions.
• TheSBD-3 was the true hero of the Battle of Midway(June1942), a turning point in the Pacific War,where it played a key role in the sinking of Japanese aircraft carriers. Powered by a WrightR-1820 Cyclone radial engine, it could reach a top speed of 410km/h(255mph).TheSBD-3 was capable of carrying nearly 2,000kg(4,400lbs) of bombs. It was also equipped with two forward-firing12.7mm(.50cal)machine guns andt wore ar-facing 7.62mm (.30cal) machineguns.
• It was highly appreciated by crews for its ruggedness and solid construction.