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Grumman TBM Avenger ASW plane

 

 

TBF-1 Avenger

 

Modification Purpose Deliveries Number of commissioned Discarding Differences from the previous modification
TBM-3S ASW plane 1954 50 1966 3 seats, Wright R-2600-20 engine (1900 hp), ASW torpedoes and DC, AU radar
TBM-3W submarine searcher 1954 50 1966 APS-20 radar, unarmed

 

Modification TBM-3S

Wing span, m

16.51

Length, m

12.19

Height, m

5.00

Wings area, m2

45.52

Empty mass, kg

4853

Full flying-off mass, kg

8278
Engine 1 Wright R-2600-20
Power, h. p. 1900
Maximal speed, km/h 444
Cruise speed, km/h 236
Flying range, km 1626
Vertical speed, m/s 10.5
Maximal altitude, m 9175
Complement 3
Armament ASW torpedoes, DCs

TBF-1 Avenger

 

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