About This Aircraft
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was an American four-engine propeller-driven heavy bomber designed by Boeing and flown primarily by the United States during World War II and the Korean War. It was one of the largest aircraft operational during WWII, featuring a pressurized cabin and remote-controlled gun turrets. 'Hawgwilde' (44-61748) is a B-29A model.
Specifications
Engine: Four Wright R-3350-23 Duplex-Cyclone radial engines, 2,200 hp each | Wingspan: 141 ft 3 in (43.05 m) | Length: 99 ft (30.18 m) | Height: 27 ft 9 in (8.46 m) | Max Takeoff Weight: 133,500 lb (60,555 kg) | Max Speed: 357 mph (575 km/h) at 30,000 ft | Range: 3,250 miles (5,230 km) with 5,000 lb bomb load | Service Ceiling: 31,850 ft (9,710 m) | Armament: 10-12 x.50 caliber Browning M2 machine guns in remote-controlled turrets and tail; 1 x 20mm cannon in tail (early models); up to 20,000 lb (9,072 kg) of bombs.