Diecast Aircraft Information

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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA1205
TBM-3D, VTN-90
Night Torpedo Squadron, USS Enterprise, March 1945

THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION
PICTURES NOT THE RETAIL VERSION

Superb detailing in 1/72
scale.
Pre-painted with pad applied
markings.
Fully assembled.
Weapons are not
permanently attached,
missiles and torpedo.
Bomb bay can be displayed
open or closed.
Display stand included.
Option to display model with
wheels up or down.
Minimum use of plastic.
Very collectable.

Specifications
Basic role: Torpedo bomber modified for night fighting
Crew: 3 (pilot, bombardier, rear gunner)

Dimensions
Length: 40’ 11” (12.4m)
Height: 16’ 5” (5.0m)
Wing area: 490 sq. ft   (45.5 sq. m)

Weights
Empty weight: 10, 545 lb   (4,782kg)
Gross weight: 17,895lb   (8,115kg)
Max weight: 17,895lb   (8,115kg)

Performance
Powerplant: 1 X Wright R-2600-20 @ 1900 hp
Range: 1,010mi   (1,626km)
Cruise speed: 147mph   (236 km/h) (127kt)
Max speed: 276mph   (444 km/h) (240kt)
Climb rate: 2,060 ft/min   (627 m/min)
Ceiling: 30,100ft   (9.174 m)

HA1205 TBM-3D, VTN-90, Night Torpedo Squadron, USS Enterprise, March 1945

Commissioned on 25 August 1944, Night Torpedo Squadron 90 (VTN-90) was one of the
first full US Navy squadrons developed and trained specifically for night and all-weather
carrier operations.
VT(N)-90 and VF(N)-90 ( Night Fighter Squadron 90) deployed 37 TBM-3Ds as Night Air
Group 90 with Enterprise on 24 December 1944 through April 1945. They operated off
the coast of Kyushu in coordination with day-time squadrons and kept the Japanese
aircraft pinned down and destroyed and disrupted shipping trying to re-supply and
reinforce the island.

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