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Enola Gay, 313th
BW, 509th CG - North Field, Tinian, Summer 1945. On 6th August 1945, this bomber droped A-bomb on Hiroshima. |
B-29
Superfortress Specifications |
General |
Type:
Bomber |
Engine |
4× Wright R-3350-23 turbosupercharged radial
engines | 2200 hp | Pistons |
Dimensions/Masses |
Length: 30.20 m |
Width: 43.10 m | Height:
8.50 m Weight: 33800 kg | Max. Combat Weight: 54000 kg |
Performances |
Max. Speed: 574 km/h | Ceiling: 10200 m | Range: 5230 km |
Armament |
MG:
12× .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 machine guns in remote controlled turrets
& 1× 20 mm M2 cannon in tail |