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Vought SB2U Vindicator
Technical Information

Background
The Vought SB2U Vindicator was a carrier based dive bomber developed for the U.S. Navy (USN) in the 1930s, as the first monoplane in this role. By the start of the Pacific War, obsolete but remained in service durng the Battle of Midway, By 1943 all remaining Vindicators were withfrawn withdrawn to training units.

Technical Details
Crew  Two (pilot, gunner)
Engine  Pratt & Whitney R-1535-96 Twin Wasp Jr radial engine, 825 hp (616 kW) with a two bladed propeller
Span  42'
Length  34'
Height  10' 3"
Maximum Speed  251 mph
Range  630 miles
Armament  (starboard wing) 1 x .30 machine gun (upgraded to .50 caliber machine gun in SB2U-3)
Bombload  1,000 lb or 500 lb bomb


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