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XTB3F-1
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XTB3F-1

Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · United States · 1945
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XTB3F-1

XTB3F-1
XTB3F-1 Photo: AF3 S.J. Nocera, 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
ASW Effectiveness
40
Sensor Suite
35
Endurance
50
Range
45
Weapons Payload
30
Sonobuoy Capability
20
Search Coverage
40
Reliability
55
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
45
Origin United States
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraWorld War II
In service1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality86%
39
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft MASS Rating
12/17
World War II
82/130
All-Time
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 10 axes scored
ASW Effectiveness
40
Sensor Suite
35
Endurance
50
Range
45
Weapons Payload
30
Sonobuoy Capability
20
Search Coverage
40
Reliability
55
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
45
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
XTB3F-1
Production
1945–
Quantity
3
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR II
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
39
maritime patrol & asw aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeXTB2F
  • Mission TypeAnti-submarine warfare
  • Service Entry Year1950
  • Flight Crew2
  • Mission Crew2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney Double Wasp radial engine and Westinghouse 19XB turbojet
  • Number of Engines1
▣Mission Systems9MOD.9
◇Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
◆Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built3
  • Operators1
▤Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1955
  • Production Start1945
  • Operational StatusPrototype
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1945Production started
81
years in service
3
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
XTB3F-1 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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