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Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Very heavy bomber - United States
Assen Jordanoff
3,960 produced
- B-29
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B-29
| Manufacturer Designation | Model 345 |
|---|---|
| Role | Very Heavy Bomber |
| Crew | 11: Pilot, co-pilot, bombardier, navigator, engineer, radioman, radar operator, 4 gunners |
| In service with | |
| Number built | 2,513 |
| Conversions |
| Length | 99ft 0in |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 141ft 3in |
| Height | 27ft 9in |
| Wing Area | 1,736 sq. ft. |
| Empty | 74,500lb |
| Gross | 120,000lb |
| Maximum | 135,000lb |
| Powerplant |
4x Wright R-3350-23, 2,200hp
|
|---|---|
| Speed |
220mph (cruise)
357mph (max)
|
| Ceiling | 33,600ft |
| Range |
3,250 miles (internal)
5,600 miles (external)
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| Guns | |
|---|---|
| Bomb load | 20,000lb |
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