Douglas TBD Devastator
Technical Information

Background
Delivered to the US Navy in 1937, the Devastator was the most advanced torpedo bomber in the world when it was built, but by the start of the Pacific War, was obsolete compaired to the Japanese B5N Kate and A6M2 Zeros. During the Battle of Midway, 35 TBD-1 Devastators sent to attack the Japanese fleet and were all shot down without inflicting any damage. Afterwards, all Devastators were withdrawn from front-line service and replaced by the TBF Avenger.

Production
A total of 129 Devastators were built.

Technical Details
Crew  2-3 (pilot, observer, gunner)
Engine  1 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-64 Twin Wasp radial engine, 900 hp (671 kW)
Span  50'
Length  35'
Height  15' 1"
Max Speed  206 mph
Range  (with torpedo) 435 miles (with bombs) 716 miles
Armament  (nose) 1x .50 caliber or 30 caliber machine gun (rear) 1 or 2 x 30 caliber machine gun
Bomb load  torpedo or 1,000 lbs bomb