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Douglas XB-31 Raidmaster

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XB-31


Original author: Spark1645


The Douglas XB-31 (Douglas Model 332) was the design submitted by Douglas after the request by the United States Army Air Forces for a very heavy bomber aircraft, the same request that led to the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, Lockheed XB-30, and Consolidated B-32 Dominator.

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 202.2ft (61.6m)
  • Length 117.0ft (35.7m)
  • Height 38.0ft (11.6m)
  • Empty Weight 52,302lbs (23,723kg)
  • Loaded Weight 87,752lbs (39,803kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.182
  • Wing Loading 19.7lbs/ft2 (96.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 4,450.3ft2 (413.4m2)
  • Drag Points 43822

Parts

  • Number of Parts 341
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,923