US Aircraft That Changed Naval Warfare

#USAircraft #TBFAvenger #WW2NavalAviation US Aircraft That Changed Naval Warfare | TBF Avenger from Midway to Leyte Gulf (WW2) In World War II, naval warfare was transformed not by battleships, but by aircraft. Among them, one US aircraft quietly reshaped the balance of power across two oceans — the TBF Avenger. This documentary explores how the Grumman TBF Avenger evolved from a criticized, overbuilt torpedo bomber into the most effective ship-killer in American aviation history. From its brutal debut at the Battle of Midway to its decisive strikes at Leyte Gulf, the Avenger proved that survivability, range, and versatility mattered more than elegance. Designed to carry a full-size Mark 13 torpedo inside an enclosed bomb bay, protected by armor and self-sealing fuel tanks, the Avenger absorbed punishment that would have destroyed lesser aircraft. It hunted carriers in the Pacific, sank U-boats in the Atlantic, and helped bring down the super-battleships Musashi and Yamato — contributing to the highest ship-destruction ratio of any US aircraft in the war. This video examines: – Why the US Navy needed a new torpedo bomber before WWII began – How the TBF Avenger survived the disaster at Midway – How it became a backbone aircraft from Guadalcanal to Leyte Gulf – Why complexity and survivability changed the future of naval warfare This is not just the story of a torpedo bomber. It is the story of how naval aviation replaced the battleship as the dominant force at sea. If you value in-depth World War II documentaries focused on strategy, engineering, and battlefield transformation, consider subscribing to WW2 History-263. Watch more WWII naval aviation and Pacific War documentaries in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLprHKdyVuicT1V5OoNVcfQr0Iw5r49nvs #WW2 #NavalWarfare #PacificWar #Midway #LeyteGulf #TorpedoBomber #WorldWarII