TBM Avenger

The TBM Avenger was the best carrier torpedo bomber in World War II and was first used at the Battle of Midway. In addition to a torpedo, the Avenger could carry bombs, rockets, and depth charges to fly a variety of missions. In 1945, Ensign George H. W. Bush, the 41st U. S. President, flew a TBM in combat against Japanese island bases.

Specifications

Crew	3
Length	40 ft 11.5 in (12.48 m)
Wingspan	54 ft 2 in (16.51 m)
Height	15 ft 5 in (4.70 m)
Empty weight	10,545 lb (4,783 kg)
Powerplant	1 × Wright R-2600-20 Twin Cyclone radial engine, 1,900 hp (1,420 kW)
Maximum speed	275 mph (442 km/h)
Range	1,000 mi (1,610 km)
Ceiling	30,100 ft (9,170 m)