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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Boeing KB-50J 'Superfortress' SN: 49-389

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Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:B-50
  Designation:KB-50
  Version:J
  Nickname:Superfortress
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Modified Mission:Tanker
  Serial/Bureau Number:49-389
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 105' 1" 32.0 m
  Height:33' 7" 10.2 m
  Wingspan: 141' 2" 43.0 m
  Gross Weight: 179,498 lb 81,405 kg
  Max Weight: 179,500 lb 81,405 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-4360
  Horsepower (each): 5910

Performance
  Max Speed: 445 mph 716 km/h 387 kt
  Ceiling: 40,000 ft 12,191 m