XB-39
Original author: Spark1645
The Boeing XB-39 Superfortress was a United States prototype bomber aircraft, a single example of the B-29 Superfortress converted to fly with alternative powerplants. It was intended to demonstrate that the B-29 could still be put into service even if the first choice of engine, the air-cooled Wright R-3350 radial engine, ran into development or production difficulties.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 139.4ft (42.5m)
- Length 101.4ft (30.9m)
- Height 30.0ft (9.2m)
- Empty Weight 47,883lbs (21,719kg)
- Loaded Weight 65,608lbs (29,759kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.243
- Wing Loading 31.2lbs/ft2 (152.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,101.3ft2 (195.2m2)
- Drag Points 41128
Parts
- Number of Parts 372
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 2,031
