Sb2c Helldiver: Curtiss's Carrier-Based Dive-Bomber in World War II

By David Doyle

While initally labeled as a troublesome aircraft, the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver went on to be noted for striking more Japanese targets than any other US Navy dive-bomber. Despite this, the Helldiver was to be the last of a long line of US Navy dive-bombers. The development, production, and combat use of the many variations of the Helldiver are examined, including experimental variants that did not progress beyond the prototype stage. Profusely illustrated with war-era photographs, both black-and-white and color, which are augmented with beautiful color photos of the only remaining flyable example, this book provides the reader with a concise yet thorough study of this legendary aircraft. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076435969X
• ISBN13: 9780764359699
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.1" x 9.1"