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Castle Air Museum, Atwater California
Douglas B-23 'Dragon' SN: 39-0045

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Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:B-23
  Designation:B-23
  Nickname:Dragon
  Equivalent to: UC-67
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Serial/Bureau Number:39-0045
  Location:Castle Air Museum, Atwater California

Specifications
  Length: 58' 4" 17.7 m
  Height:18' 5" 5.6 m
  Wingspan: 92' 28.0 m
  Wingarea: 993.0 sq ft 92.2 sq m
  Empty Weight: 19,089 lb 8,657 kg
  Gross Weight: 26,500 lb 12,018 kg
  Max Weight: 32,400 lb 14,693 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Wright R-2600-3
  Horsepower (each): 1600

Performance
  Range: 1,400 miles 2,254 km
  Cruise Speed: 210 mph 338 km/h 182 kt
  Max Speed: 282 mph 454 km/h 245 kt
  Ceiling: 31,600 ft 9,631 m