About This Aircraft
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber. The B-24M was a late production variant. 'Diamond Lil' (44-51228) represents this type. It was used extensively in WWII in every theater of operations.
Specifications
Engine: Four Pratt & Whitney R-1830-65 Twin Wasp radial engines, 1,200 hp each | Wingspan: 110 ft (33.53 m) | Length: 67 ft 8 in (20.62 m) | Height: 18 ft (5.49 m) | Max Takeoff Weight: 65,000 lb (29,484 kg) | Max Speed: 290 mph (467 km/h) at 25,000 ft | Range: 2,100 miles (3,380 km) with 5,000 lb bomb load | Service Ceiling: 28,000 ft (8,534 m) | Armament: 10 x.50 caliber Browning M2 machine guns; typical bomb load 5,000-8,000 lb, max 8,800 lb.