![]() ![]() The LEGO Group is not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from the use or misuse of this product. LEGO and the LEGO minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product. This is a limited-edition kit and production may be discontinued at any time. This model comes disassembled and includes complete printed building instructions. Intermediate skill level (2-4 years building experience recommended)Īll Brickmania® model kits are made of new-condition LEGO® bricks. ![]() With plenty of room for the two included minifigs this kit is sure to become a centerpiece of your naval aviation collection.ġ/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits The US Navy’s primary dive-bomber at the war’s start, the Douglas SBD Dauntless earned its reputation. A blue and grey brick built camo scheme highlight the working landing gear, posable flaps, spinning propeller, and deployable tailhook. Despite disappointing action at Midway, the Avenger served as the US Navy’s primary torpedo bomber, effectively interdicting enemy shipping and delivering ordnance on enemy positions throughout the Pacific. Sturdy and bristling with BrickArms Weaponry this Dauntless Dive-bomber has everything you need to achieve naval dominance. ![]() Guns: 2x 0.50 in (12.7 mm) forward-firing synchronized Browning machine guns.Ģ x 0.30 in (7.62 mm) Browning M1919 machine guns in rearĪdditional information about this Brickmania® custom building kit: Powerplant: 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 1,200 hp (890 kW) In total, SBDs sank six Japanese carriers, fourteen enemy cruisers, six destroyers, fifteen transports or cargo ships, and many smaller craft, cementing itself as one of the most successful planes of the war. This was followed up by another successful carrier sinking during the Guadalcanal campaign. At Midway, four squadrons of dive bombers attacked and sank or fatally damaged all four of the Japanese carriers. In these two pivotal moments, the US Navy and US Marine Corps altered the course of the war in the Pacific. The SBD Dauntless performed key roles at the Battles of Midway and Guadalcanal in 1942. Its maneuverability and ability to absorb enemy fire gave the plane longevity until its retirement in 1944. 30 caliber machine guns that the gunner controlled. 50 caliber Browning machine guns and two aft- mounted. To defend against enemy fighter attack, the dive bomber used two forward- mounted. With a range of nearly 1,000 miles, the Dauntless could perform both scout and attack roles. Used by both the US Navy and the US Marine Corps, the Dauntless formed the attack element of the United States’ carrier air group. About the SBD Dauntless – American Dive Bomber:ĭiving at a steep 80° angle while approaching speeds of 275 mph to precisely deliver a bomb to target, the United States Navy’s SBD Dauntless proved to be one of the most important aircrafts of the Second World War. ![]()
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