The Alaskan B-82 is a long range intercontinental bomber developed in 1953 and entering service in 1955. It was primarily based upon the Convair B-36. The plane uses 8 propeller engines in a push-pull configuration. The plane is armed with 10 Boom 25 bombs. The B-82 was replaced with American built B-52s in 1967, following Alaskan involvement under NATO pressure to join the US in Vietnam. AG1 for carpet bomb, AG2 for cockpit. Fixed cockpit not being attached.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 74.2ft (22.6m)
- Length 55.9ft (17.0m)
- Height 13.4ft (4.1m)
- Empty Weight 22,872lbs (10,374kg)
- Loaded Weight 36,483lbs (16,548kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.383
- Wing Loading 66.4lbs/ft2 (324.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 549.6ft2 (51.1m2)
- Drag Points 9310
Parts
- Number of Parts 97
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 1,137
