{"product_id":"4967834191198","title":"1\/48 SBD-3 Dauntless","description":"■Product Description\u003cbr\u003e\r\n The basic design of the SBD Dauntless was carried out at Northrop's El Segundo factory. \u003cbr\u003eWhen the El Segundo factory was sold to Douglas, the XBT-2, which was under development, was renamed XSBD-1, and its development was taken over, becoming the basis for the SBD Dauntless. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMass production began in April 1939, with 57 SBD-1s produced for the Marine Corps and 87 SBD-2s for the Navy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter France's surrender, an order was placed for 174 SBD-3s, and many improvements were made incorporating lessons learned from the war in Europe. \u003cbr\u003eThe engine remained the same in horsepower, but it was replaced with the improved R-1820-52. \u003cbr\u003eIn addition, bulletproofing measures for the crew and fuel tanks were strengthened, with reinforced bulletproof steel plates and bulletproof tanks being fully adopted. \u003cbr\u003eThe armament was also upgraded, with the fixed nose gun being changed from two 7.7mm cannons to two 12.7mm cannons, and the 7.7mm swivel gun in the rear seat becoming a twin-barreled gun. \u003cbr\u003eOther modifications included upgrading the electrical system from 12V to 24V and lowering the nose air intake to improve forward visibility. \u003cbr\u003eThese modifications increased the aircraft's weight and reduced its top speed. \u003cbr\u003eNevertheless, an additional 500 aircraft were ordered after the start of the war between Japan and the United States, bringing the total number of SBD-3s produced to 584. \u003cbr\u003eThese aircraft saw action in the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Coral Sea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SBD-4, which began deliveries in October 1942, was equipped with radio navigation support and rudimentary airborne radar, significantly improving its combat capabilities compared to the SBD-3. \u003cbr\u003eIn addition, one electric fuel pump was added, and another for emergency use. \u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the propeller was changed from the previous constant-speed type to a Hamilton Standard Hydromatic constant-speed type, allowing for more efficient use of the engine's power. \u003cbr\u003eMore SBD-4s were produced than SBD-3s, with 780 units manufactured. \u003cbr\u003eThe Dauntless was followed by the Model 5 and 6, and was also adopted by the Army as the A-24. Not only did it establish itself as an American dive bomber of its time, but its low-wing monoplane design with retractable landing gear and tandem crew configuration greatly influenced subsequent propeller-driven dive bombers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e《Data》 (SDB-3)\u003cbr\u003eCrew: 2\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 12.65m\u003cbr\u003eLength: 9.80m\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4.14m\u003cbr\u003eGross weight: 4,717kg\u003cbr\u003eEngine: P\u0026W R-1820-52 (Takeoff power 1,000 hp)\u003cbr\u003eMaximum speed: 402km\/h\u003cbr\u003eFixed armament: 12.7mm fixed machine gun x 2, 7.7mm swivel machine gun x 2\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Product specifications\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Manufacturer: Hasegawa\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Item No: JT19\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Release date: Re-release around January 27, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Scale: 1\/48\u003cbr\u003e\r\n JAN: 4967834191198\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Remarks\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Plastic model adhesive is required separately. \u003cbr\u003e*Look for adhesive labeled \"for polystyrene resin,\" etc.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"hasegawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46408561787038,"sku":"4967834191198","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7620\/6750\/files\/4967834191198.jpg?v=1768596462","url":"https:\/\/tsurumai-hobby.com\/products\/4967834191198","provider":"TSURUMAI HOBBY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}