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