The Curtiss SBC Helldiver Biplabe had a crew of 2 (Pilot and Gunner), was powered by a single Wright R-1820-34 radial engine of 850 hp (634 kW) with a maximum speed of 234mph, a range of 405 miles and a service ceiling of 24,000 feet. Armament consisted of two machineguns (one forward facing, one rear) and one 1,000lb bomb.