Brewster SB2A Buccaneer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_SB2A_Buccaneer

The Brewster SB2A Buccaneer was a single-engined mid-wing monoplane scout/bomber
aircraft built for the United States Navy during the early 1940s. It was also
supplied to the United States Army Air Corps.

The SB2A (Brewster Model 340) was a development of Brewster's earlier SBA
scout-bomber, sharing the single-engined, mid-winged monoplane layout of the
earlier aircraft, but was larger and had a more powerful engine. It carried up
to 1,000 lb (454 kg) of bombs in an internal bomb bay and for defensive purposes
was fitted with a power-operated turret armed with two .30 in machine guns
supplementing a further four forward-firing guns.

The US Navy ordered a prototype XSB2A on 4 April 1939, which first flew on 17
June 1941. Large-scale orders had already been placed by this time, however,
with the United Kingdom ordering 750 aircraft as the Brewster Bermuda and the
Netherlands ordering a further 162 to equip the Royal Netherlands East Indies
Army Air Force. The first US Navy production order, for 140 aircraft, was placed
on 24 December 1940.

Role Scout bomber
National origin United States
Manufacturer Brewster Aeronautical Corporation
First flight 17 June 1941
Status Retired
Primary users United States Navy
United States Army Air Corps
Royal Air Force
Royal Navy
Number built 771

Specifications (SB2A-2)

General characteristics
Crew: two: pilot and gunner
Length: 39 ft 2 in (11.94 m)
Wingspan: 47 ft 0 in (14.33 m)
Height: 15 ft 5 in (4.70 m)
Wing area: 379 ft² (35.2 m²)
Empty weight: 9,924 lb (4,501 kg)
Loaded weight: 12,239 lb (5,552 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 14,289 lb (6,495 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Wright R-2600-8 radial engine, 1,700 hp (1,268 kW)

Performance
Maximum speed: 274 mph (238 kn, 441 km/h)
Range: 1,675 mi (1,455 nmi, 2,696 km)
Service ceiling: 24,900 ft (7,590 m)

Armament
Guns:
2 × .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns in fuselage
2 × .30 in (7.62 mm) M1919 Browning machine guns in wings
2 × .30 in (7.62 mm) machine guns in flexible rear mount
Bombs: 1,000 lb (450 kg)




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"Miloch" wrote in message ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_SB2A_Buccaneer

WWII instructional video: http://tinyurl.com/zt9hkbb

Reportedly it was one of the worst planes of WWII:
http://tinyurl.com/got8hyk

On Fri, 8 Jul 2016 16:54:27 -0500, "Byker" wrote:

"Miloch" wrote in message ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_SB2A_Buccaneer

WWII instructional video: http://tinyurl.com/zt9hkbb

Reportedly it was one of the worst planes of WWII:
http://tinyurl.com/got8hyk

The Brewster Buffalo had to have been on a par with it.
I understand that Brewster had a reputation for low quality
and low quality control.


Dave:
Old age comes at an inconventient time
But- the more birthdays you have, the longer you live

"Old Geezerr" wrote in message
...

I understand that Brewster had a reputation for low quality and low
quality control.

And a reputation for under-the-table business dealings that eventually
forced it out of business