sbd dauntless
The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber.
It was similar to the Aichi D3A but with greater bomb load and armor protection.
It was well known as the aircraft which sank the four Japanese aircraft carriers at the Battle of Midway.
The aircraft was designed by Ed Heinemann who would subsequently design the A-1 Skyraider and the A-4 Skyhawk.
See also
External links
- Wikipedia: Douglas SBD Dauntless