Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is a world War II heavy bomber built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 1942 and entered service in 1944. Fly higher, faster and farther than any bomber before, with the crew in pressurised cabins.
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- Top speed574 km/h (357 mph)
- Range5,230 km (3,250 miles)
- First flight1942
- Wingspan43.1 m (141 ft)
Boeing B-29 Superfortress specs
| Top speed | 574 km/h (357 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | 350 km/h (217 mph) |
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| Range | 5,230 km (3,250 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 9,710 m (31,857 ft) |
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| Length | 30.2 m (99 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 43.1 m (141 ft) |
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| Height | 8.5 m (28 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 61 t (133,511 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 11 crew |
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| Engines | 4 × Wright R-3350 radial |
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| First flight | 1942 |
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| Entered service | 1944 |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing B-29 Superfortress facts
- It was one of the first bombers with a pressurised cabin, so the crew did not need oxygen masks.
- Its long, thin wing let it fly very high and very far for the 1940s.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing B-29 Superfortress first fly?
In 1942.
Who built the Boeing B-29 Superfortress?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing B-29 Superfortress fly?
Its top speed is 574 km/h (357 mph).
How far can the Boeing B-29 Superfortress fly?
About 5,230 km (3,250 miles).
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