The Vought SB2U Vindicator is an American carrier-based dive bomber developed for the United States Navy in the 1930s, the first monoplane in this role. Vindicators still remained in service at the time of the Battle of Midway, but by 1943, all had been withdrawn to training units. It was known as the Chesapeake in Royal Navy service.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 43.7ft (13.3m)
- Length 34.9ft (10.6m)
- Height 15.3ft (4.6m)
- Empty Weight 8,173lbs (3,707kg)
- Loaded Weight 10,191lbs (4,622kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.196
- Wing Loading 25.6lbs/ft2 (124.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 398.7ft2 (37.0m2)
- Drag Points 4013
Parts
- Number of Parts 93
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 458
