B-29 Superfortress Technical Data
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Crew: 11.
Maximum speed 310 knots (575 km/h).
Armament:
10 × 0.50 inches (12.7 mm) Browning M2/ANs in remote-controlled turrets.
Tail turret initially was equipped with 2 x 0.50 inches machine guns and a 20 mm cannon
Range with 12,000 lbs (5400 kg) bomb load: 2600 km (1616 miles) at medium altitude.
Maximum bomb load: 20,000 lbs (9100 kg) during short distances and flying at low altitude.
Normal bomb load: 4200 lbs (1900 kg). Possible to fly at high altitude.
Maximum speed 310 knots (575 km/h).
Armament:
10 × 0.50 inches (12.7 mm) Browning M2/ANs in remote-controlled turrets.
Tail turret initially was equipped with 2 x 0.50 inches machine guns and a 20 mm cannon
Range with 12,000 lbs (5400 kg) bomb load: 2600 km (1616 miles) at medium altitude.
Maximum bomb load: 20,000 lbs (9100 kg) during short distances and flying at low altitude.
Normal bomb load: 4200 lbs (1900 kg). Possible to fly at high altitude.
Boeing B-29 Superfortress General Information |
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| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
| Model: | B-29 Superfortress |
| Main Category: | Military |
| Category: | Strategic bomber |
| Country: | United States |
| ICAO Code: | B29 |
| Production start: | 1942 |
| Production end: | 1946 |
| Status: | Retired in 1960 |
| Units Produced: | 3970 |
| Price (new): | US$640.000 |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress Flight and Avionics |
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| Winglets: | No |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress Power Plant |
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| Number of engines: | 4 |
| Engine details: | Wright R-3350-23 Duplex-Cyclone turbocharged piston engines |
| Horsepower (HP): | 4x 2200 hp |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress Performance |
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| Top Speed: | 310 knots / 357 mph / 574 km/h |
| Cruise speed: | 190 knots / 219 mph / 352 km/h |
| Landing Speed: | 91 knots / 105 mph / 169 km/h |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress Range and Fuel Consumption |
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| Range: | 2820 nautical miles / 3245 miles / 5223 kilometers |
| Ferry Range: | 4900 nautical miles / 5639 miles / 9075 kilometers |
| Climb rate: | 900 feet / 274.32 meters |
| Ceiling: | 31850 feet / 9707.88 meters |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress Exterior Dimensions |
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| Exterior length: | 30.18 meters / 99 feet 0.19 inches |
| Tail height: | 8.46 meters / 27 feet 9.07 inches |
| Fuselage diameter: | 2.90 meters / 9 feet 6.17 inches |
| Wing span: | 43.05 meters / 141 feet 2.88 inches |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress Interior Dimensions |
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| Passenger Capacity: | 11 |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress Weights and Distances |
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| Maximum takeoff weight: | 134482 lbs / 61000 kg |
| Maximum payload: | 20062 lbs / 9100 kg |
| Fuel capacity: | 9548 gallons / 7950.37 gallons imperial / 36143.09 liters |