Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series

HA1224

TBF-1 "first Avenger" US Navy, Jan 1942 (w/decal for 8-T-1 to 8-T-6)

General Background

The TBF/M "Avenger" was the biggest single engine aircraft during the WWII. She was ordered into production in Dec 1940 with first delivery just in time for the Battle of Midway. The "Avenger" was characterized by its rigid and strong body and its versatilities. She started out as a torpedo bomber but it soon took the duties as a close-support bomber, a patrol aircraft and even a trainer. After the war the Avenger was also used as crop dusters and forest fire water bombers.

Specifications

Dimensions:  

Length: 40' 11.5"

Height: 16' 9"

Wingspan: 54' 2"

Weight:  

Max weight: 17,364 lbs

Empty weight: 10,500 lbs

Engine & Power: 1 X Wright R-2600-20 @1900 hp

Power: 1700 HP at sea level

Performance:  

Stall Speed : Stall Speed: 77 mph IAS

Max Speed : 249 mph

Celling: 21,400 ft

Rate of climb: 1,400 fpm at sea level

Range: 1,100 miles

Armament: 2 X .50 cal machine guns in turret

                        2 X .50 cal machine guns in wing

                        1 X .30 gun in tail

                        Various bombs or torpedo