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Grumman TBF Avenger
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Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · United States · 1940
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GrummanTBFAvenger

Grumman TBF Avenger
Grumman TBF Avenger Photo: U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
60
Payload
55
Loiter / Endurance
70
Survivability
65
Accuracy
50
Low-Altitude Capability
80
Avionics
30
Reliability
85
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraWorld War II
In service1940–1945
Operators10 countries
Quantity9,839
Data Quality88%
63
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
6/32
World War II
83/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
60
Payload
55
Loiter / Endurance
70
Survivability
65
Accuracy
50
Low-Altitude Capability
80
Avionics
30
Reliability
85
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Grumman TBF Avenger
Production
1940–1945
Quantity
9,839
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR II
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1941
  • Service Entry Year1942
  • Crew3
  • Primary Roletorpedo bomber
  • GenerationWorld War II-era
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine Typeradial piston
  • Engine ModelWright R-2600 Twin Cyclone
  • Number of Engines1
  • Internal Fuel4,891 kg
▣Performance9MOD.9
  • Top Speed442 km/h
  • Cruise Speed317 km/h
  • Stall Speed123 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,600 m
  • Ferry Range1,610 km
  • Combat Radius445 km
  • Rate of Climb7.6 m/s
  • G-Limit5.5
  • Takeoff Run280 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length12.48 m
  • Wingspan16.51 m
  • Height4.7 m
  • Wing Area45.52
  • Empty Weight3,175 kg
  • Loaded Weight5,443 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight6,170 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built9,839
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1960
  • Production Start1940
  • Production End1945
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1940Production started
  3. 1942Entered service
  4. 1945Production ended
86
years in service
5
years in production
9,839
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 10 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
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