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Douglas BTD Destroyer

Military
Douglas BTD Destroyer

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The Douglas BTD Destroyer first flew in 1943 as a single-engine American dive bomber. Piloted by one, it achieved 554 km/h and carried ordnance on a 14.6-meter wing. This specialized platform brought concentrated firepower to naval strike missions.

Specifications

Role
Dive bomber
Crew
1
Engines
1
First flight
1943
Length
11.8 m
Wingspan
14.6 m
Max speed
554 km/h