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”A small seaplane bomber developed in the 1950’s because of limited Aircraft Carrier technology. Required a Seaplane Tender or Seaplane Cruiser[1] to use. Was used until 1968 when the TV-1 was introduced.”

-Desc. of the TM-2, 1957 Encyclopedia

[1] Seaplane Cruiser:
A specialized type of Cruiser meant to carry a higher amount of seaplanes than a regular cruiser / battleship, although less than a Seaplane Tender.

References


Rear Turret - B-54


Side Turrets - B-17G no. 44-85784

Water Stabilizers - BV-238

Remote-Control Turret System - P-108A
(there’s no Targeting Computer)

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Controls:
AG-1-3 - N/A
AG-4 - Bomb Bays
AG-5-8 - N/A
Landing Gear - Water Stabilizers

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Starting Place
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 69.7ft (21.2m)
  • Length 56.5ft (17.2m)
  • Height 9.2ft (2.8m)
  • Empty Weight 21,659lbs (9,824kg)
  • Loaded Weight 28,441lbs (12,900kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.237
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.14
  • Wing Loading 42.3lbs/ft2 (206.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 672.8ft2 (62.5m2)
  • Drag Points 5291

Parts

  • Number of Parts 126
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 788