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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Douglas B-18A 'Bolo' SN: 37-469 REG: N58674

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Description
  Manufacturer:Douglas
  Base model:B-18
  Designation:B-18
  Version:A
  Nickname:Bolo
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Serial/Bureau Number:37-469
  Registration Number:N58674
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 57' 10" 17.6 m
  Height:15' 2" 4.6 m
  Wingspan: 89' 6" 27.2 m
  Wingarea: 959.0 sq ft 89.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 16,320 lb 7,401 kg
  Gross Weight: 24,000 lb 10,884 kg
  Max Weight: 27,673 lb 12,550 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-53
  Horsepower (each): 1000

Performance
  Range: 900 miles 1,449 km
  Cruise Speed: 167 mph 268 km/h 144 kt
  Max Speed: 216 mph 347 km/h 187 kt
  Ceiling: 23,900 ft 7,284 m