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Douglas A-24 Banshee

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"I can see that lone star a thousand miles away"


Shenoan A-24 Banshee's flying above the Norther Wright Isles. Presumably A-24s by the 4th Tactical Bomber Wing of Shenoa


Introducing the A-24 Banshee


A-24 Banshee/ SBD Dauntless Description

The Douglas SBD Dauntless is a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber that was manufactured by Douglas Aircraft from 1940 through 1944. The SBD ("Scout Bomber Douglas") was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout/dive bomber from mid-1940 through mid-1944. The SBD was also flown by the United States Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. The SBD is best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942. The type earned its nickname "Slow But Deadly" (from its SBD initials) during this period.
During its combat service, the SBD proved to be an excellent naval scout plane and dive bomber. It possessed long range, good handling characteristics, maneuverability, potent bomb load, great diving characteristics from the perforated dive brakes, good defensive armament, and ruggedness. One land-based variant of the SBD – omitting the arrestor hook was purpose-built for the U.S. Army Air Forces, as the A-24 Banshee.

Liveries

WIAF (Wright Island Air Force) Livery
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ORAF (Ostenian Royal Air Force) Livery
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Controls

AG1: Rear Mounted Gun

AG2: Front Mounted Guns

AG3: Bombs

General Characteristics

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.214
  • Wing Loading 25.8lbs/ft2 (125.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 271.1ft2 (25.2m2)
  • Drag Points 4226

Parts

  • Number of Parts 88
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 384