The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM [1] for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) is an American World War II-era torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy …

Jan 7, 2019 · The TBM-3R variant was first used operationally in July 1951 off the coast of Korea. The Avenger was modified to carry 6 passengers by removing the rear gun turret, adding …

The Grumman TBF Avenger is the well-remembered, massive WW2 US Navy torpedo bomber of the USN. It was also at the time the largest and heaviest single-engine aircraft of the war. It …

Grumman designed the TBM-3R, “carrier on board delivery” a/c which took advantage of the new large empty fuselage space. 7 passenger seats were mounted there, along with a newly …

Nov 21, 2020 · Swords 1/72 TBM -3R Avenger, COD, Carrier on board delivery. The Navy Converted a number of Avengers to be used as transport of people and supplies to the fleet. …

The kamikaze threat to U.S. carriers led to the TBM-3W AEW variant, fitted with AN/APS-20 long-range search radar to provide early warning of air attacks. Marines flew Avengers from shore …

It was powered by a single 14-cylinder two-row air-cooled Wright R-2600-8 Twin Cyclone radial engine with 1,270 kW (1,700 HP), driving a three-bladed variable-pitch constant-speed …

Jul 29, 2020 · A passenger transport was developed as the TBM-3R. An anti-submarine warfare mount became the TBM-3S while the TBM-3U was a multi-role platform and target tow …

Nov 27, 2019 · Seven Grumman TBM-3D Avenger bombers of night torpedo squadron VT (N)-90 flying in formation in January 1945. The squadron was part of Night Air Group 90 on the carrier …

The Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger registry follows the history of all Avengers that survived military service.