Italeri 1/48 Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless

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The Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless from our 1/48 scale aircraft model kits range accurately recreates a real-life American carrier-borne dive bomber flown during World War II. This plastic model kit requires paint and glue to complete.

The Douglas SBD “Dauntless” was a single-engine, low-wing aircraft and the most widely used carrier-based dive bomber by the U.S. Navy during World War II. Entering active service with American flight units in 1941, it could be employed for both reconnaissance and dive-bombing missions. The SBD-3 was the true hero of the Battle of Midway (June 1942), a turning point in the Pacific War, where it played a key role in the sinking of Japanese aircraft carriers. Powered by a Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engine, it could reach a top speed of 410 km/h (255 mph). The SBD-3 was capable of carrying nearly 2,000 kg (4,400 lbs) of bombs. It was also equipped with two forward-firing 12.7 mm (.50 cal) machine guns and two rear-facing 7.62 mm (.30 cal) machine guns. It was highly appreciated by crews for its ruggedness and solid construction.

Features:

• Length: 24.2cm
• Famous WWII aircraft known for its role during the Battle of Midway
• With six different decal options to realise aircraft on the ships Enterprise, Lexington, and Yorktown

Manufacturer: Italeri
Model: 2841 Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless Plastic Aeroplane Model Kit
Scale: 1/48