The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a carrier-based dive bomber developed by Curtiss-Wright during the Second World War for the United States Navy, to supplement and replace the Douglas SBD Dauntless. The XSB2C-1 prototype first flew on 18 December 1940 and showed poor handling, and the modifications that followed delayed production and service entry until December 1942 and drew an investigation by the Truman Committee. A land-based variant, the A-25 Shrike, went mostly to the Marine Corps. The Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force cancelled large orders. The Helldiver was the last purpose-built dive bomber produced, since air-to-ground rockets made the role obsolete. It stayed in active Navy service until 1947 and in reserve units until 1950, served with Greece in its civil war, and a few were used as photographic aircraft until 1957.
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Engine Class Top Speed (km/h) Maximum Mass (kg) EngineWright R-2600-20 Twin Cyclone 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine (SB2C-4) 1 Comparison
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The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a dive bomber developed by Curtiss-Wright during World War II.
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The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a dive bomber developed by Curtiss-Wright during World War II.
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The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a dive bomber developed by Curtiss-Wright during World War II.
Design and development, first flight
On 18 December 1940, the XSB2C-1 prototype performed its maiden flight.
Operational history, last use
A few were in use until 1957 as photographic aircraft.
Specifications (SB2C-4 Helldiver), powerplant
Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-2600-20 Twin Cyclone 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 1,900 hp (1,400 kW)
Specifications (SB2C-4 Helldiver), engine type
Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-2600-20 Twin Cyclone 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 1,900 hp (1,400 kW)
Specifications (SB2C-4 Helldiver), power
Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-2600-20 Twin Cyclone 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 1,900 hp (1,400 kW)
Specifications (SB2C-4 Helldiver), empty weight
Empty weight: 10,547 lb (4,784 kg)
Specifications (SB2C-4 Helldiver), gross weight
Gross weight: 16,616 lb (7,537 kg)
Specifications (SB2C-4 Helldiver), maximum speed
Maximum speed: 295 mph (475 km/h, 256 kn) at 16,700 ft (5,100 m)
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The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a dive bomber developed by Curtiss-Wright during World War II.
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The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a dive bomber developed by Curtiss-Wright during World War II.
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The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a dive bomber developed by Curtiss-Wright during World War II.
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