Boeing B-29 "Superfortress"
bomber
1942

     
   
     

 

     
   
     

The first prototype flew on September 21, 1942. Entered production in 1943. About 4000 aircraft were built by 1946.

Crew: 10
Engine: 4 x Wright R-3350-23-23A/-41 Cyclone 18, 1641kW
Wingspan: 43.05m
Length: 30.18m
Height: 9.02m
Wing area: 161.27m2
Start mass: 56245kg		 Empty mass: 31815kg
Max speed: 576kph
Cruise speed: 370kph
Ceiling: 9710m
Range w/max.fuel: 5230km
Range w/max.payload: 2880km
Armament: 11 x 12.7mm MG, 9000kg of bombs

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