Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver | |
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| País | E.e.u.u |
| Tipo | Bombardier |
Galería de fotos en un Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver, El Curtiss SB2C Helldiver surnommé « The beast » (La bête) par ses équipages est un avion militaire de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. L’usine Curtiss recibió como Brewster una orden de la Marina de los Estados Unidos en mayo de 1939 para reemplazar al Douglas SBD Dauntless como bombardero en picado en portaaviones estadounidenses. El prototipo voló por primera vez el 18 de diciembre de 1940, pero fue destruido en un accidente unos días después. Este incidente, así como las numerosas modificaciones (aumento de la capacidad de carga de combustible, tanques autodefinidos, refuerzo del armamento a bordo, aumento de la superficie de la deriva y el timón) causaron un retraso significativo e incluso si el primer ejemplar de producción voló en junio de 1942, la primera misión de guerra no se llevó a cabo hasta el 11 de noviembre de 1943 con el bombardeo de la isla de Rabaul.
Fuente: Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver sur Wikipedia Visto en el foro
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el Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was the U.S. Navy’s principal carrier-based dive bomber during the latter half of World War II. Intended to replace the venerable SBD Dauntless, the SB2C was a larger, faster, and much more powerful aircraft. The SB2C-5 was the final production variant, featuring key improvements that addressed many of the earlier model’s notorious handling issues, earning it a grudging respect despite its difficult reputation.
Key Specifications (SB2C-5 Variant)
- Rol: Carrier-based Scout Bomber / Dive Bomber.
- Power Plant: One Wright R-2600-20 ‘Twin Cyclone’ radial engine, delivering 1,900 hp.
- Tripulación: Two (Pilot and Radio Operator/Gunner).
- Max Speed: Approximately 295 mph (475 km/h).
- Armament (Fixed): Dos 20 mm M2 cannons in the wings.
- Armament (Flexible): Two .30 cal M1919 Browning machine guns in the rear cockpit.
- Ordnance: Hasta 2,000 lbs (907 kg) of bombs in an internal bomb bay or one Mark 13 torpedo (partially external), plus HVAR rockets or bombs on underwing hardpoints.
- Key Improvement: The -5 variant notably featured Mayor capacidad de combustible, extending its operational range.
Design and Operational History
The Helldiver’s development was protracted and plagued with issues, leading to its unflattering nicknames like the “Beast” or “Son of a Bitch Second Class.” The Navy’s requirement for a large aircraft with a substantial internal payload that could still fit two-abreast on carrier elevators forced Curtiss into a short-coupled design, which initially resulted in poor stability and difficult low-speed handling, especially during carrier landings.
However, once introduced, the later variants (like the SB2C-3, -4, and -5) became effective warplanes. They played a critical role in the major battles of the Pacific, including the Marianas, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa, where their heavy bomb load and accurate diving attack contributed to the sinking of numerous Japanese warships.
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