1/72 Scale SBD Dauntless Diecast Metal Model WWII Naval Aviation Collection
Features:
1. Model Aircraft: WWII United States Navy SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber
2. Collection Aircraft: WWII United States Navy SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber Model 1:72 Scale Model Length Is 5.5in
3. Prototype Aircraft: The Model Aircraft Is Strictly Restored According To The Original Aircraft Proportions And Details. High Quality Die Cast Alloy Model.
4. Decor Model: Model Aircraft Is Very Suitable To Decorate Your Desk, Showcase And Shelf.
5. Perfect Gifts: The Great Gift Choice For Birthday, Christmas, New Year To Your Lover, Family And Friends, Also Suitable For Aircraft Collection Enthusiast.
Specifications:
Product Model: WWII United States Navy SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber
Product Scale: 1:72
Product Material: Alloy+Plastic
Product Size: 14cm X 18cm
Aircraft Prototype History:
The SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber Is A Three Engine Carrier Based Dive Bomber Developed By For Douglas Company In The United States. It Was Finalized In May 1940 And Served In The United States Navy And Other Forces Until 1959. The Aircraft Adopts A Single Wing Layout And A Honeycomb Lattice Wing Structure, Equipped With Retractable Landing Gear And Perforated Dive Speed Reducers. The Main Model Can Carry A 726 Kilogram Bomb, And Is Known As One Of The Three Main Carrier Based Aircraft In The Early Stages Of World War II In The United States, Along With The F4F Wildcat Fighter And TBD Torpedo Bomber. The Prototype XBT-1 Was Designed By Northrop Corporation And Improved To XSBD-1 For Production In 1939. After Entering Service, The Final Model SBD-6 Was Mainly Used For Training And Patrol Missions, With Some Models Joining The Us Army Air Force Under The Name A-24 And Participating In Anti Submarine Operations In The Royal Navy Of The Uk. Although The SBD During The Outbreak Of World War II Had High Performance, Weak Armor Was A Major Problem And Became A Target For The Zero Fighter. The SBD-3, Which Entered Service In 1941, Was Replaced With A More Powerful R-1820-52 Engine, Self Sealing Fuel Tank, Bulletproof Armor, And A Larger Bomb Mounting Weight, But Its Performance Was Not Reduced. At SBD-5, A More Powerful Engine And A Larger Bomb Carrying Capacity Were Installed. SBD Has Participated In Almost All Important Carrier Battles On The Pacific Battlefield, Achieving Brilliant Results. In The Battle Of The Coral Sea In May 1942, SBD And TBD Torpedo Planes Worked Together And Successfully Sank The Japanese Light Aircraft Carrier "Shoho", Marking Their First Major Victory. In June 1942, SBD Reached Its Most Glorious Moment In History. In The Battle Of Midway, The SBD Fleet From The "Enterprise" And "Yorktown" Aircraft Carriers Sank The Japanese Navy' S Four Main Aircraft Carriers, "Akagi," "Kaga," "Soryu," And "Hiryu," In Just One Day. This Victory Reversed The Strategic Situation On The Pacific Battlefield In One Fell Swoop, And SBD Is Undoubtedly The Top Contributor. Even Though It Was Gradually Replaced By The More Advanced SB2C Helldiver The Reliable SBD Continued To Perform Anti Submarine, Reconnaissance, And Training Missions In The Second-Line Forces Until It Was Fully Retired In 1959. In Summary, The SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber Is Not A High-Performance Aircraft, But It Appeared In The Most Critical Naval Battles At The Right Time With Unparalleled Structural Reliability, Excellent Dive Stability, And Astonishing Combat Effectiveness, Making It One Of The Most Legendary Aircraft Models In The History Of World War II Naval Aviation.
Packaging Includes:
1* WWII United States Navy SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber Model
1* Display Stand
1. Model Aircraft: WWII United States Navy SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber
2. Collection Aircraft: WWII United States Navy SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber Model 1:72 Scale Model Length Is 5.5in
3. Prototype Aircraft: The Model Aircraft Is Strictly Restored According To The Original Aircraft Proportions And Details. High Quality Die Cast Alloy Model.
4. Decor Model: Model Aircraft Is Very Suitable To Decorate Your Desk, Showcase And Shelf.
5. Perfect Gifts: The Great Gift Choice For Birthday, Christmas, New Year To Your Lover, Family And Friends, Also Suitable For Aircraft Collection Enthusiast.
Specifications:
Product Model: WWII United States Navy SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber
Product Scale: 1:72
Product Material: Alloy+Plastic
Product Size: 14cm X 18cm
Aircraft Prototype History:
The SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber Is A Three Engine Carrier Based Dive Bomber Developed By For Douglas Company In The United States. It Was Finalized In May 1940 And Served In The United States Navy And Other Forces Until 1959. The Aircraft Adopts A Single Wing Layout And A Honeycomb Lattice Wing Structure, Equipped With Retractable Landing Gear And Perforated Dive Speed Reducers. The Main Model Can Carry A 726 Kilogram Bomb, And Is Known As One Of The Three Main Carrier Based Aircraft In The Early Stages Of World War II In The United States, Along With The F4F Wildcat Fighter And TBD Torpedo Bomber. The Prototype XBT-1 Was Designed By Northrop Corporation And Improved To XSBD-1 For Production In 1939. After Entering Service, The Final Model SBD-6 Was Mainly Used For Training And Patrol Missions, With Some Models Joining The Us Army Air Force Under The Name A-24 And Participating In Anti Submarine Operations In The Royal Navy Of The Uk. Although The SBD During The Outbreak Of World War II Had High Performance, Weak Armor Was A Major Problem And Became A Target For The Zero Fighter. The SBD-3, Which Entered Service In 1941, Was Replaced With A More Powerful R-1820-52 Engine, Self Sealing Fuel Tank, Bulletproof Armor, And A Larger Bomb Mounting Weight, But Its Performance Was Not Reduced. At SBD-5, A More Powerful Engine And A Larger Bomb Carrying Capacity Were Installed. SBD Has Participated In Almost All Important Carrier Battles On The Pacific Battlefield, Achieving Brilliant Results. In The Battle Of The Coral Sea In May 1942, SBD And TBD Torpedo Planes Worked Together And Successfully Sank The Japanese Light Aircraft Carrier "Shoho", Marking Their First Major Victory. In June 1942, SBD Reached Its Most Glorious Moment In History. In The Battle Of Midway, The SBD Fleet From The "Enterprise" And "Yorktown" Aircraft Carriers Sank The Japanese Navy' S Four Main Aircraft Carriers, "Akagi," "Kaga," "Soryu," And "Hiryu," In Just One Day. This Victory Reversed The Strategic Situation On The Pacific Battlefield In One Fell Swoop, And SBD Is Undoubtedly The Top Contributor. Even Though It Was Gradually Replaced By The More Advanced SB2C Helldiver The Reliable SBD Continued To Perform Anti Submarine, Reconnaissance, And Training Missions In The Second-Line Forces Until It Was Fully Retired In 1959. In Summary, The SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber Is Not A High-Performance Aircraft, But It Appeared In The Most Critical Naval Battles At The Right Time With Unparalleled Structural Reliability, Excellent Dive Stability, And Astonishing Combat Effectiveness, Making It One Of The Most Legendary Aircraft Models In The History Of World War II Naval Aviation.
Packaging Includes:
1* WWII United States Navy SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber Model
1* Display Stand
