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 and Marine Corps, and eventually used by several air and naval aviation services around the world.

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 seats between the turret and pilot, and adding seats in the lower rear section of the aircraft.

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 forged an enviable reputation as the main stick of the fleet carrier force in 1942-45, insturmental in the Pacific Campaign.

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 designed bomb bay cargo basket.

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. Carrying up to six passengers, and cargo or stretchers in the bomb bay. Built out of the box using kit decals of VR-23 operating in Korea 1952.

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 bases and from escort carriers.

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 Hamilton Standard Hydromatic propeller.

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 vehicle. The TBM-3W was fitted with APS-20 radar in a belly radome for anti-submarine work.

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 USS Enterprise (CV-6). Note radar pods in right-side wings, and the distinctive tail insignia.

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