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B29 Superfortress
First truly intercontinental bomber, Four engines, remote
controlled machine gun blisters. Pressurized cabins. Enola Gay and Bockscar are
the two most famous examples of this plane.
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Cruise Speed |
Max Speed - |
Control |
Body |
Protection |
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In (45) - 220 mph |
Mn (68) - 375 mph |
Ty |
Gd (12) |
Gd (12) |
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Wingspan |
141 feet 3 inches |
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Weight |
133,500 pounds |
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Length |
99 feet |
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Sustained Climb Angle |
5.9 deg |
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Height |
27 feet 9 inches |
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Cost |
$639,000 |
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Range |
3,700 miles |
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Ceiling |
33,600 feet |
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