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Fred E. Weisbrod Museum / International B-24 Museum, Pueblo Colorado
Boeing B-29 'Superfortress'

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Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:B-29
  Designation:B-29
  Nickname:Superfortress
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Location:Fred E. Weisbrod Museum / International B-24 Museum, Pueblo Colorado

Specifications
  Length: 99' 0" 30.1 m
  Height:27' 9" 8.4 m
  Wingspan: 141' 3" 43.0 m
  Wingarea: 1,739.0 sq ft 161.5 sq m
  Empty Weight: 69,610 lb 31,569 kg
  Gross Weight: 140,000 lb 63,492 kg
  Max Weight: 141,100 lb 63,990 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Wright R-3350-23
  Horsepower (each): 2200

Performance
  Range: 5,830 miles 9,388 km
  Cruise Speed: 220 mph 354 km/h 191 kt
  Max Speed: 365 mph 587 km/h 317 kt
  Ceiling: 31,850 ft 9,707 m