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B-59 Medium Bomber

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B-59 is a four-engined medium bomber that was introduced into service with the USAF in 1952. It underwent extensive upgrades and remained in service until the early 1990s. The aircraft is equipped with two Long Lance 1.0 air-to-surface guided missiles, and is also capable of carpet bombing with six 1000 lb bombs (press AG-4 for carpet bombing). It is equipped with countermeasures for self-defense.

AI and mobile computable - made with 59 parts and 7 wings.

unique engine design of paired jet engines.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 38.3ft (11.7m)
  • Length 37.0ft (11.3m)
  • Height 12.3ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 9,851lbs (4,468kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,472lbs (4,750kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.287
  • Wing Loading 42.7lbs/ft2 (208.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 245.4ft2 (22.8m2)
  • Drag Points 3020

Parts

  • Number of Parts 59
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 428