Douglas TBD Devastator

United States Navy

Douglas TBD Devastator
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 Kate and the fighter opposition it encountered from A6M2 Zeros.

An infamous loss happened when all 35 Devastators sent against the Japanese at the battle of Midway were shot down without hitting their targets. Its replacement, the TBF Avenger was coming on line at that time, and soon all Devastators were withdrawn from front-line service.

Production
A total of 129 Devastators were built.

Role	Torpedo-Bomber
Crew	2-3 pilot, gunner, observer
Engines	1 x P&W R-1830-64
Span	50.3'
Length	35'
Height	15' 1
Max. Speed	206 mph
Range	916 miles
Armament	(nose) 1x .50 cal MG (rear) 1 x .30 cal MG
Bombload	1 x Mk13 torpedo or 1000 lbs bombs