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TBD-1 Devastator

By: Trumpeter Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Military Aircraft (1/32) (Trumpeter Models)

180+ pcs.

MSRP old price: $132.95


Product Info

Title
TBD-1 Devastator
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2023
Dimensions
17.5x11x4.5"
NKG Part #
2148083555
MFG. Part #
TMP02226
Type
Scale Model

Description

The Douglas TBD Devastator was a torpedo bomber of the United States Navy, ordered in 1934, it first flew in 1935 and entered service in 1937. At that point, it was the most advanced aircraft flying for the USN and possibly for any navy in the world. However, the fast pace of aircraft development caught up with it, and by the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the TBD was already outdated. It performed well in some early battles, but in the Battle of Midway the Devastators launched against the Japanese fleet were almost totally wiped out. The type was immediately withdrawn from front line service, replaced by the Grumman TBF Avenger.

Models & Model Kits are supplied unpainted and unassembled unless otherwise noted.