History's Most Dangerous Aircraft Models

The Douglas TBD Devastator

The Douglas TBD Devastator was supposed to be the end-all in fighter planes. Sadly, it was more of a sitting duck. The only time it could fire torpedos is if the plane was flying perfectly straight and at exactly 115 mph. 

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