Comparison of Curtiss SBC Helldiver and Vought SB2U Vindicator [S]ave
| Attribute |  Vought SB2U Vindicator × |  Curtiss SBC Helldiver × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Vought | Curtiss |
| Model | Vought SB2U Vindicator | Curtiss SBC Helldiver |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1936 | 1938 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1941 | 1941 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | SB2U | SBC |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-1535-02 Twin Wasp Jr | 1x Wright R-1820-34 "Cyclone" |
| Power, hp (hp) | 825 | 950 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 391 | 382 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 115 | 111 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,796 | 652 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,382 | 7,315 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.44 | 8.28 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 4,273 | 3,462 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 3,390 | 3,211 |
| Max payload (kg) | 680 | 700 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,401 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 10.36 | 8.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.34 | 3.84 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 12.8 | 10.36 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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