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Tactical / Medium Bombers · United States · 1942
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XBTC Photo: USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
60
Range
55
Accuracy
40
Speed
65
Survivability
45
Versatility
50
Avionics
30
Reliability
55
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
ManufacturerCurtiss
CategoryTactical / Medium Bombers
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1947
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Tactical / Medium Bombers MASS Rating
37/60
World War II
98/292
All-Time
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
60
Range
55
Accuracy
40
Speed
65
Survivability
45
Versatility
50
Avionics
30
Reliability
55
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / medium bombers category.
01 / Overview
XBTC
Prime contractor
Production
1942–1947
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / MEDIUM BOMBERS · WORLD WAR II
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
tactical / medium bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / medium bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1945
  • Crew1
  • Primary Roletorpedo/dive bomber
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine Typeradial
  • Engine ModelPratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major
  • Number of Engines1
  • AfterburnerNo
  • Internal Fuel2,044 kg
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed560 km/h
  • Service Ceiling9,800 m
  • Ferry Range2,775 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
  • Length11.9 m
  • Wingspan15.2 m
  • Height4.5 m
  • Wing Area35.8
  • Empty Weight6,200 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight10,400 kg
◆Armament3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1942Production started
  2. 1947Production ended
84
years in service
5
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
XBTC 1942
// DERIVATIVES
XBTC-2 1942
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
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