Italeri Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless 1/48 - 6 Versions

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Italeri Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless 1/48 Scale Kit

Italeri plastic kit in 1/48 scale representing the Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless, a single-engine low-wing carrier-based dive bomber used by the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Kit Contents

• Super decals sheet for 6 versions
• Color instruction sheet included
• Figure not included

Aircraft Overview

The Douglas SBD Dauntless entered active service with American flight units in 1941, capable of being employed for both reconnaissance and dive bombing missions. The SBD-3 played a key role in the Battle of Midway in June 1942, contributing to the sinking of several Japanese aircraft carriers, a turning point in the Pacific War.

Technical Specifications of the Aircraft Represented

• Engine: Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial
• Top speed: 410 km/h (255 mph)
• Bomb load: up to 2,000 kg (4,400 lbs)
• Forward armament: two 12.7 mm (.50 cal) machine guns
• Rear armament: two 7.62 mm (.30 cal) machine guns