Cradle Of Aviation Museum - Grumman TBM-3E Avenger Torpedo Bomber
Bill Maloney
6/16/2008

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01 Grumman TBM Avenger 02 Wright R-2600 Radial Engine 03 Avenger Torpedo Bomber 04 Grumman Avenger Main Gear
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05 Grumman Avenger Landing Light 06 Grumman Avenger Main Gear 07 Grumman Avenger Main Gear 08 Grumman Avenger Torpedo
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09 Grumman Avenger Cockpit 10 Grumman Avenger Canopy 11 Grumman Avenger Gun Turret 12 Grumman Avenger Tail
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13 Grumman Avenger Tail Wheel 14 Grumman Avenger Cockpit

Grumman TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber Specifications:

Grumman TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber at the Mid Atlantic Air Museum in Reading, PA
Another Grumman TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber can be found at the Mid Atlantic Air Museum

Length: 40 feet, 9 inches
Wingspan: 54 feet, 2 inches
Height: 13 feet, 9 inches
Crew: 3
Weight: Empty -10,500lbs Max Takeoff - 16,460lbs
Max Speed: 275mph
Cruise Speed: 150mph
Range: 1,100 miles
Service Ceiling: 23,000 feet
Fuel Capacity: 330 gallons
Powerplant: Wright R-2600 Cyclone 14 cylinder radial engine 1,900hp
Armament:
 Three 50cal Browning machine guns
 1,200lb Bomb Load
First Flight : 1941
Cost: $

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