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Boeing RB-50B 'Superfortress'

Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:B-50
  Designation:RB-50
  Version:B
  Nickname:Superfortress
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Modified Mission:Reconnaissance
  Crew:12

Specifications
  Length: 99' 30.1 m
  Height:32' 8" 9.9 m
  Wingspan: 141' 3" 43.0 m
  Wingarea: 1,720.0 sq ft 159.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 81,050 lb 36,757 kg
  Gross Weight: 170,000 lb 77,097 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-4360-35
  Horsepower (each): 3500

Performance