The B-23 was a bomber built in 1942. After the attacks on pearl harbour the USAF was looking for a bomber to bomb the japanese so boeing built the B-23 to launch a counter attack on japan.This plane uses auto-turrets which were futuristic for its time but the turrets were later replaced with manned turrets after several faliures with the turrets getting stuck and causing multiple aircraft to be destroyed.
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 53.5ft (16.3m)
- Length 48.4ft (14.8m)
- Height 10.8ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 22,636lbs (10,267kg)
- Loaded Weight 34,451lbs (15,627kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.232
- Wing Loading 68.4lbs/ft2 (333.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 503.9ft2 (46.8m2)
- Drag Points 8118
Parts
- Number of Parts 187
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 1,374
