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XB-19

810 Crossfield5315  4.5 years ago

The XB-19 was an experimental heavy long range bomber built by the Douglas Aircraft Company for the US Army Air Corps. The aircraft was design to test the flight characteristics and design techniques of a large bomber. It was the largest bomber built for the US Army Air Corps.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 110.9ft (33.8m)
  • Length 98.8ft (30.1m)
  • Height 31.7ft (9.7m)
  • Empty Weight 45,181lbs (20,494kg)
  • Loaded Weight 58,321lbs (26,454kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.924
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.137
  • Wing Loading 64.5lbs/ft2 (314.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 904.2ft2 (84.0m2)
  • Drag Points 34320

Parts

  • Number of Parts 197
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 998