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Hobby Master HA0212, SBD-2 Dauntless “Battle of Midway” BuNo 2111, 1:32
Hobby Master 1/32 PREMIUM COLLECTIONAir Power Series
HA0212
SBD-2 Dauntless “Battle of Midway” BuNo 2111, flown by Richard Fleming and Eugene Card, White 2 of VMSB-241, 4th June 1942 
 
Premium Collection 1/32 Scale airplanes Limited Edition world-wide Features Movable rear gun Working dive brakes, rudder & ailerons Engine cowling can be removed Optional transparent engine cowling included Rotating metal propeller Sliding canopy Retractable undercarriage Rolling wheels Movable centerline bomb rack Realistic looking crew L - 12.4 in (315mm) W - 15.75 in (400mm) H - 4.8 in (122mm) Weight - 1.98 lb (900g)
 
General Background
Designed as a light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, various versions of the Dauntless served during the war with the US Marine Corps, Army and Navy. The Douglas was the only plane to fight in every major Pacific engagement. The SBD-3, sarcastically nicknamed “Speedy Three”, entered service in March 1941 with production ending in July 1944, by which time a total of 5,936 had been built in all versions.
 
The Aircraft 
On June 4, 1942 the Japanese fleet was spotted off Midway and 16 SBD-2s from VSMB-241 were launched to attack the Japanese carriers. The squadron commander was shot down so Richard Fleming and Eugene Card flying Dauntless White 2 took the lead. White 2 pressed on and flying at 400 feet released their bomb on the Hiryu. Card had been wounded but managed to continue shooting. When White 2 landed they counted 179 holes in the aircraft. The aircraft couldn’t be flown until repairs had been made.

Hobby Master HA0212, SBD-2 Dauntless “Battle of Midway” BuNo 2111, 1:32

SKU: HA0212
$168.00Price
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  • Crew: 2 X a pilot and a radioman-gunner
    SDB-2 had increased fuel capacity but reduced again once self-sealing fuel tanks were available, along with different armament from the SBD-1
    2 forward firing 0.50 caliber machine guns.
    Tail gunner equipped with twin 0.30 caliber machine guns.
    Capable of carrying a 1600 lb bomb under the fuselage, a crutch was used to swing it clear of the propeller in a dive.
    Capable of carrying a 650 lb bomb under each wing. Number of SBD-2s produced: 87
    Dimensions
    Length: 32’ 1” (9.7m)
    Height: 13’ 7” (4.1m)
    Wingspan: 41’ 6” (12.6m)
    Wing area: 325 sq. ft (30.0 sq. m)
    Weights
    Empty weight: 5,652 lb. (2,564 kg)
    Gross weight: 10,337 lb. (4,698 kg)
    Maximum weight: 10,360 lb. (4,699 kg)
    Engine: 1 X Wright R-1820-32
    Horsepower: 1,000
    Performance
    Range: 1,225 miles (1,970 km)
    Cruise speed: 148 mph (238 km/h) (128 kt)
    Max speed: 256 mph (412 km/h) (222 kt)
    Climb rate: 1.080 ft/min. (329 m/min.)
    Ceiling: 27,260 ft (8,319 m)

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