Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless (1:1 Scale) (Destructable Wings)

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Author: ILikeTurtles

Last revision: 15 Apr, 2023 at 19:48 UTC

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Description:
Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless

An American Naval Based Scout Dive Bomber From World War 2
That Played A Big Role In The Battle Of Midway Where It Sank
Or Disabled All 4 Japanese Carriers Saving Midway

Play With HIGH Physics Detail

Armament

2 12.7mm Browning Machine Guns
1 7.62 Browning Machine Gun
1 1000lb Bomb
2 100lb Bombs

Specifications
General Characteristics

Crew: 1 Pilot | 1 Radio Operator / Gunner
Weight: 2000 kg
Gross Weight: 2250 kg
Powerplant: Wright R-1820-60 Cyclone 9-Cylinder Radial Piston Engine

Performance

Maximum Speed: 390 Kmph / 240 Mph / 210 Knots
Range: 390km
Fuel: 1400 kg

Guides
Startup

[1] Main Battery Switch
[2] Flip Wobble Pump Up & Down About 5 Times (Fuel Pressure Above 2 PSI) (Make sure it is off when done)
[3] Carburetor Air Control
[4] Throttle 35%
[5] Starter Meshing Pull
[6] Inject Primer 3 – 4 Times (With About Half A Second Between Each Press)
[7] Ignition Switch (Wait For Engine To Start)
[8] Turn Off Ignition Switch & Starter Meshing Pull
[9] Turn On Hydraulic Fuel Pump
[10] Turn On Oil Cooler Air Scoop And Blower Control

Taxi

[1] Unlock Tailwheel (Located Under Right Foot)
[2] Disengage Parking Brakes
[3] Increase Propellor AOA & Throttle

Dive Bombing

[1] Make Sure Cowling Flaps Are Closed
[2] Make Sure Fuel Pressure Is Near 10 PSI
[3] Keep Altitude Around 14000 Feet (4250 Meters) Until You Reached Your Target
[4] Arm Bombs
[5] Enter A 70 Degree Dive Pointing At Your Target
[6] Deploy Diving Flaps
[7] Release Bomb Between 1000 & 2000 Feet
[8] Pull Up When Bomb Has Cleared The Aircraft

Guns

[1] Flip Both Charging Handles Up & Down Once
[2] Press Trigger To Shoot

Hope You Enjoy 😀