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Boeing EB-29B 'Superfortress'

Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:B-29
  Designation:EB-29
  Version:B
  Nickname:Superfortress
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Modified Mission:Special electronic installation

Specifications
  Length: 99' 30.1 m
  Height:29' 7" 9.0 m
  Wingspan: 141' 3" 43.0 m
  Wingarea: 1,736.0 sq ft 161.2 sq m
  Empty Weight: 69,000 lb 31,292 kg
  Gross Weight: 137,500 lb 62,358 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Wright R-3350-79
  Horsepower (each): 2200

Performance
  Range: 4,200 miles 6,763 km
  Cruise Speed: 228 mph 367 km/h 198 kt
  Max Speed: 364 mph 586 km/h 316 kt
  Ceiling: 32,000 ft 9,753 m