Comparison of Douglas SBD Dauntless and Focke-Wulf Fw 189 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Douglas SBD Dauntless × |  Focke-Wulf Fw 189 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Co. | Focke-Wulf |
| Model | Douglas SBD Dauntless | Focke-Wulf Fw 189 |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1940 | 1940 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1944 | 1944 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | SBD | FW189 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Wright R-1820-60 Cyclone | 2x Argus As 410A-1 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,200 | 459 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 411 | 344 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 122 | 119 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,519 | 945 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7,782 | 7,010 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 8.64 | 5.17 |
| Take off distance (m) | 330 | 240 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 300 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 4,853 | 4,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,200 | 600 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 984 | 439 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Exterior length (m) | 10.09 | 12 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.24 | 3.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.25 | 1.35 |
| Wing span (m) | 12.66 | 18.4 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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