{"product_id":"italeri-148-scale-ww2-usn-douglas-sbd-3-dauntless-plane-model-kit","title":"Italeri 1\/48 scale WW2 USN Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless plane model kit","description":"These are plastic model sets that require assembly and painting. They do not contain paints and glues unless otherwise stated.\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eThe Douglas SBD “Dauntless” was a single-engine, low-wing aircraft and the most widely used carrier-based dive bomber by the U.S. Navy during World War II. Entering active service with American flight units in 1941, it could be employed for both reconnaissance and dive-bombing missions. The SBD-3 was the true hero of the Battle of Midway (June 1942), a turning point in the Pacific War, where it played a key role in the sinking of Japanese aircraft carriers. Powered by a Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engine, it could reach a top speed of 410 km\/h (255 mph). The SBD-3 was capable of carrying nearly 2,000 kg (4,400 lbs) of bombs. It was also equipped with two forward-firing 12.7 mm (.50 cal) machine guns and two rear-facing 7.62 mm (.30 cal) machine guns. It was highly appreciated by crews for its ruggedness and solid construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScale is 1:48\u003cbr\u003eSize of the model is 24.2cm\u003cbr\u003eFamous WWII aircraft known for its role during the Battle of Midway\u003cbr\u003eWith six different decal options to realise aircraft on the ships Enterprise, Lexington, and Yorktown\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57248814924157,"sku":"ITA2841","price":28.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6604\/3780\/files\/jyi33zz4c2r.jpg?v=1761374352","url":"https:\/\/fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk\/products\/italeri-148-scale-ww2-usn-douglas-sbd-3-dauntless-plane-model-kit","provider":"Fields of Glory Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}