Grumman TBM/TBF Avenger
It was in 1940 that this aircraft appeared in the US Army, replacing the Devastator, who was since obsolete. This device is then much faster, advanced and with a better weaponry. While he had many losses in its commitment, he was eventually noticed as the best Hunter onboard torpedo. "His name" Avenger "(the Avenger), was chosen as a result of the raid on Pearl Harbour." It proved to be very effective, especially in the attack on Midway, where he launched her torpedoes on the aircraft Nipons doors. It was built 9839, and known only a few variants.
Technical specifications:
| Type | Three-seat fighter |
| Motorization | 1 Wright R-2600-8 Double Cyclone 14 cylinder radial air-cooled 1,700 HP at take-off |
| Maximum speed | 415 km/h at 3650 m |
| Rate of climb | 411 m/min |
| Ceiling | 6 500 m |
| Radius of action | 1 780 km with a torpedo, 3,750 km without offensive load |
| Empty weight | 4 788 kg |
| Load mass | 7 444 kg |
| Major | 16,51 m |
| Length | 12,19 m |
| Height | 5 m |
| Weapons | 2 machine guns in the wings 12.7 mm Browning 1 machine gun steerable 7.7 mm Browning in dorsal turret + 1 ventral turret 1 22 inches (55.9 cm) torpedo or 900 kg of bombs (maximum) |
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