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TBM3E 1945
Photo of furnished by CDR John Everett
Photo taken by Ensign Malcolm Spitzer |
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Photo furnished by Gerald F. Clement Jr.
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purposes, in any form, including but not restricting to the Internet, magazines
and books, without the photographer's permission. For all inquiries please
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The Grumman TBF/General Motors TBM Avenger Torpedo/bomber was designed
to replace the Devastator which proved to be outdated with heavy loses
early in World War II. The first production models of the TBF's went into
service in January 1942. It was used in both the Atlantic and the Pacific
theaters. |
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USN Photo from Chief Will Selton's Collection |
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Under the Grumman TBF name 2,293 and Eastern Aircraft Division of
General Motors produced 7547 TBM Avengers of various models.
The Avengers played an important role in the final days with Japan
and many remained in service years after the war ended. |
| Manufacturer |
Grumman TBF,
General Motors TBM |
| Designation |
TBF/ TBM |
| Nickname |
Avenger |
| Type |
Torpedo Bomber |
| Crew |
3 |
| Length |
40' 11" |
| Wingspan |
54' 2" |
| Wing area |
490 Sq. Ft. |
| Height |
16' 5" |
| Max. Weight |
17,895 lbs |
| Empty |
10,545 lbs |
| No. of Engines |
1 |
| Power plant |
Wright R-2600-20 |
| Horsepower |
1900 |
| Max. Speed |
271 Mph @ 12,000' |
| Cruise |
147 Mph |
| Climb |
2060 Fpm |
| Ceiling |
30,100' |
| Range |
1,215 miles |
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If you have a gif or jpg of one of these aircraft I would love
to have a copy for the web site.
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