3rd PRS, 20th
AF, USAAF - Isley Field, Saipan, 1945. Used for photographing of bombers
raids on Tokyo. Converted from B-29-50 |
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 |
