Category: Aircraft
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Seversky SEV-3M-WW in Colombian Service
Seversky SEV-3M-WW in Colombian Service First flying in 1933, the Seversky SEV-3 was a three-seat monoplane amphibian. It could either be fitted with twin amphibious floats which had main wheels fitted in the floats to allow it to operate from land, or with a fixed tailwheel undercarriage with the mainwheels enclosed in large fairings. The landplane version Read more
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Douglas XSB2D-1 Destroyer
Douglas XSB2D-1 Destroyer The Douglas XSB2D-1 Destroyer was designed as a replacement for both the Douglas SBD Dauntless and the new Curtiss SB2C Helldiver. It was fitted with a bomb bay and underwing racks for up to 4,200 lb (1,900 kg) of bombs or one torpedo (typically the Mark 13), while defensive armament consisted of Read more
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Douglas BTD Destroyer
Douglas BTD Destroyer Developed from the Douglas XSB2D-1 Destroyer as a torpedo bomber for the US Navy, the Douglas BTD Destroyer first flew on 5 March 1944. It differed from the XSB2D-1 with the removal of the turrets and second crewman, the addition of more fuel and armor and wing racks that could carry two Read more