| B-29 Bomber Information and Specifications | |||
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| Manufacturer: | Boeing | ||
| Designation: | B-29 | ||
| Nickname: | Superfortress | ||
| Type: | Bomber | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Length: | 99' 0" | 30.17 M | |
| Height: | 27' 9" | 8.46 M | |
| Wingspan: | 141' 3" | 43.05 M | |
| Wingarea: | 1739.00 Sq Ft | 161.54 Sq M | |
| Empty Weight: | 69610.0 lbs | 31569.0 Kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 140000 lbs | 63492.0 Kg | |
| Max Weight: | 141100lbs | 63990.0 Kg | |
| Propulsion | |||
| No. of Engines: | 4 | ||
| Powerplant: | 18 Cylinder Wright Cyclone R-3350-20
Engines, Each with Dual Super Chargers |
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| Horsepower: | 2200 per Engine | ||
| Performance | |||
| Range: | 5830 miles | 9388.00 Km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 220.00 mph | 354.00 Km/H | 191.35 Kt |
| Max Speed: | 365.00 Mph | 587.00 Km/H | 317.30 Kt |
| Ceiling: | 31850.0 Ft | 9707.40 M | |
| Armament | |||
| Machine Guns: | 8 - .50 cal. Remote Controlled Guns
with 2 of each in 4 Power Turrets |
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| Machine Guns: | 2 - .50 cal. in Tail | ||
| Cannon: | 1 - 20 mm. in Tail | ||
| Bombs: | 20,000 lb. Total (10 Tons) | ||
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