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Douglas XB-42 'Mixmaster'

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  Manufacturer:Douglas


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  Base model:B-42
  Designation:XB-42
  Nickname:Mixmaster
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Status:Experimental
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Recent comments by our visitors
 William Murphy
 Ridgeland, MS
Is it possible to get me the e-address of "jjtarro
Newport, OR" who wrote a post about the XB-42, inquiring about a contra-rotating gear box. Thanks
10/25/2007 @ 10:40 [ref: 18303]
 JL
 Pensicola, FL
TYPE
XB-42
Number Built/Converted
2
Remarks
Medium bomber with
pusher props
Notes:
Serial numbers: 43-50224 & 43-50225
Aircraft were originally designated XA-42
The first XB-42 was modified by adding two jet engines in underwing
nacelles and became the XB-42A

SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 70 ft. 6 in.
Length: 53 ft. 7 in.
Height: 20 ft. 9 in.
Weight: 35,702 lbs. (max. gross weight)
Armament: Six .50-cal. machine guns and 8,000 lbs. of bombs.
Engine: Two Allison V-1710-125 V-12 engines of 1,800 hp. each
Crew: 3 (pilot, copilot/gunner, bombardier)

PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 410 mph. at 23,500 ft.
Cruising speed: Approximately 310 mph
Range: 1,840 miles; 5400 miles maximum ferry range
Service Ceiling: 29,400 ft.
08/01/2000 @ 15:23 [ref: 530]
 jjtarro
 Newport, OR
I am developing a set of CAD-designed plans for a (approximataly) 50" flying scale model of the XB-42, electric driven. I am looking for some person or company who builds counter-rotating gear boxes and 3-blade counter-rotating propellers.
07/18/2000 @ 14:27 [ref: 466]
 Ronnie
 , OTH
The XB-42 still remains at the Garber Facility at Silver Hill. It's in the dual-canopy and jet-equipped configuration, although the wings are taken off.
The XB-43 also sits there awaiting possible restoration...
05/01/2000 @ 07:52 [ref: 143]

 

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