- Air Power Series
- Highly detailed realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts.
- Display stand included
- Measures approximately: 6.25” L x 8.25” Wingspan
- Box dimension 9.5” L x 9.5” W x 3.5” H
- Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above.
The SB2C was designed to replace the SBD Dauntless. When the Helldivers were first delivered they were so poorly manufactured that some broke in half on landing and wings fell apart in a dive. Some countries cancelled orders and the USAAF never used the 900 they received. Eventually after over 800 modifications and technical changes the Helldiver went on to become one of the most effective dive-bombers of WWII. Most people referred to the plane as “The Big Tail Beast” or just “The Beast”.
This Hobby Master model is a replica of the US Navy SB2C Helldiver “White 62” of VB-18 based onboard USS Intrepid 1944. On October 24, 1944, a fleet of 29 Japanese warships heading toward Leyte Gulf were detected by the US Navy. The USN launched air-strike after air-strike to stop the fleet. One of the first groups sent was VB-18 with 12 SB2C-3s from the USS Intrepid along with her Avengers and Hellcats. It took six strikes throughout the day to sink the battleship Musashi, one cruiser and damage many other ships. When the day ended VB-18 had lost five of their twelve SB2C-3s.
As with most Hobby Master models this SB2C features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface detail, aircrew figures, canopy can be shown in open position, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
Specifications :
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General data
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Crew:
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2 X 1 pilot, 1 radio operator/gunner
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Dimensions
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Length:
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36 ft 7 in (11.18 m)
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Wingspan:
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49 ft 7 in (15.16 m)
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Height:
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13 ft 2 in (4.01 m)
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Weights
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Empty:
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1,057 lb (7535 kg)
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Max takeoff:
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16,616 lb (7,537 kg)
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Performance
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Engine:
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1× Wright R-2600 Cyclone radial engine, 1,900 hp (1,417 kW)
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Speed:
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Cruise / 158mph (254km/h) (137kts)
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Maximum Speed:
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295mph (475km/h) (256kts)
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Rate Of Climb:
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1,800ft/min (548m/min)
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Service Ceiling:
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29,100ft (8,869m)
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Range:
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1,165miles (1,876km)
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Armament:
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2 X 20mm fixed wing cannon or 4 X 0.50 caliber fixed wing machine guns
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2 X 0.30 caliber rear cockpit machine guns or 1 X 0.50 caliber flexible rear cockpit
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Bomb Load- 1 X torpedo or 1,000 pounds of bombs in the bay or 4 X depth charges
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Also capable of carry an additional 1,000 pounds of bombs or 8 X 5inch rockets under the wings.
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