- Organizing and summarizing search results for youThe Vought SB2U Vindicator was an American carrier-based dive bomber developed for the United States Navy in the 1930s. It was the first monoplane in this role. The Vindicator was retired in 1945 after a total of 260 units were built. It served alongside the Douglas SBD Dauntless during the 1942 Battle of Midway.3 Sources
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The Vought SB2U Vindicator is an American carrier-based dive bomber developed for the United States Navy in the 1930s, the first monoplane in this role. Vindicators still remained in service at the time of the Battle of Midway, but by 1943, all had been withdrawn to training units. It was known as the Chesapeake in … See more
In 1934, the United States Navy issued a requirement for a new Scout Bomber for carrier use, and received proposals from six manufacturers. The specification was issued in two parts, … See more
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• SB2U-2 Vindicator, Bureau Number 1383, is on display at the National Naval Aviation Museum See more• Aviation portal
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• See moreXSB2U-1 Single prototype, powered by a 750 hp (560 kW) R-1535-78 engine. SB2U-1 Initial production version powered by an 825 hp (615 kW) R-1535-96 engine, 54 built. SB2U-2 Same as SB2U-1 but with minor equipment changed, 58 built. XSB2U-3 Single … See more
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General characteristics
• Crew: 2
• Length: 33 ft 11+3⁄4 in (10.36 m)
• Wingspan: 41 ft 10+7⁄8 in (12.77 m) See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license SB2U Vindicator - NHHC
With a more powerful engine, increased fuel capacity, and more armor protection, the SB2U-3 arrived on the scene in 1940 and served almost exclusively in Marine Corps squadrons. It was …
- Crew: Pilot and observer/gunner
- Type: Carrier-based scout and dive bomber
- Powerplant: One Pratt & Whitney 826 hp R-1535-96 radial
Vought SB2U Vindicator - Aero Corner
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The Vought SB2U series of scout/bombers was manufactured between 1936 and 1941 for both the United States Navy and the Marine Corps. When these aircraft were first introduced, they represented a major transition of naval aviation …
Museum's Restored SB2U - NHHC
Before its assignment to the Carrier Qualification Training Unit (CQTU) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Glenview, Illinois, in 1943, the museum’s aircraft flew with Bombing Squadron (VB) 9, the last...
Vought SB2U Vindicator - history, photos, specification …
Built in 1935, while the service still favoured biplanes, Vought's SB2U Vindicator was the US Navy's first monoplane scout bomber. This two-seat, all metal combat plane was a step forward in the 1930s, but by the time World War II began it …
Historic Aircraft - No Vindication for the Vindicator
On 5 June the Marine planes attacked two Japanese cruisers that had been damaged in a collision. The aircraft inflicted no damage except that one damaged Vindicator may have crashed into the cruiser Mikuma, but that occurrence was …
Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Vought SB2U Vindicator
Jan 4, 2025 · On this day in aviation history, the Vought SB2U Vindicator, one of the first American monoplane dive bombers, made its first flight on January 4, 1936. The Vindicator …
Vought SB2U-3 Vindicator - Plane Dave
Jun 18, 2016 · Dating back to 1934 the Vindicator was in the first group of monoplanes ordered by the US Navy. At this early date the Navy was unsure if monoplanes would work on aircraft …
Vought SB2U Vindicator Dive Bomber Aircraft - Military …
Feb 21, 2018 · The Vought SB2U "Vindicator" became the first monoplane dive bomber adopted by the United States Navy when it was first taken on in 1937 - signaling a "changing of the guard" over outgoing biplane types.
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