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|caption=B-29 in flight over the [[Pacific Ocean]] | |caption=B-29 in flight over the [[Pacific Ocean]] | ||
| − | |func=Heavy, long-range bomber | + | |func=Heavy, long-range [[bomber]] |
|dates=1943-1953 | |dates=1943-1953 | ||
|obsplane=[[B-17 Flying Fortress]] | |obsplane=[[B-17 Flying Fortress]] | ||
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|contr=[[Boeing]] | |contr=[[Boeing]] | ||
|arms=10 50-calibre machine guns<br/>1 20-mm tail-mounted cannon | |arms=10 50-calibre machine guns<br/>1 20-mm tail-mounted cannon | ||
| − | |load=20,000 [[pound]]s of | + | |load=20,000 [[pound]]s of [[bomb]]s |
|engines=4 [[Wright R-3350]]s, 2,200 hp each | |engines=4 [[Wright R-3350]]s, 2,200 hp each | ||
|maxspeed=357 mph | |maxspeed=357 mph | ||
Revision as of 23:06, August 7, 2007
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| Primary function | N/A |
| Primary contractor | N/A |
| Unit cost | N/A |
| Models | N/A |
| Date entered service | N/A |
| Countries in use | N/A |
| Specifications | |
| Wingspan | N/A |
| Length | 99 feet 0 inches |
| Height | 29 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | N/A |
| Ceiling | N/A |
| Speed | N/A |
| Range | 3,700 miles |
| Propulsion | N/A |
| Thrust | N/A |
| Crew | 10 plus |
| Armament | N/A |
| Payload | N/A |
The B-29 Superfortress was a long-range heavy bomber first placed into service in World War II in the Pacific theater of that war. After the war, the B-29 was the first bomber used by the Strategic Air Command.