Comparison of Douglas SBD Dauntless and Vought F4U Corsair [S]ave
| Attribute |  Vought F4U Corsair × |  Douglas SBD Dauntless × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Vought | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Vought F4U Corsair | Douglas SBD Dauntless |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1942 | 1940 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1953 | 1944 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | F4U | SBD |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W Radial Engine other | 1x Wright R-1820-60 Cyclone |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,400 | 1,200 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 719 | 411 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 143 | 122 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,630 | 2,519 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,649 | 7,782 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 22.15 | 8.64 |
| Take off distance (m) | 220 | 330 |
| Landing distance (m) | 232 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 6,592 | 4,853 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,000 | 1,200 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 2,021 | 984 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 10.26 | 10.09 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.5 | 4.24 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.3 | 1.25 |
| Wing span (m) | 12.5 | 12.66 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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