Virginia Air and Space Center / Hampton History Center, Hampton Virginia
Consolidated
B-24D
'Liberator'
Exhibit photos
Description
  Manufacturer:
Consolidated
  Base model:
B-24
  Designation:
B-24
  Version:
D
  Nickname:
Liberator
  Equivalent to:
PB4Y-1
  Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:
1924-Present
  Basic role:
Bomber
  Location:
Virginia Air and Space Center / Hampton History Center, Hampton Virginia
Specifications
  Length:
66' 4"
20.2 m
  Height:
17' 11"
5.4 m
  Wingspan:
110'
33.5 m
  Wingarea:
1,048.0 sq ft
97.3 sq m
  Empty Weight:
32,605 lb
14,786 kg
  Gross Weight:
56,000 lb
25,396 kg
  Max Weight:
60,000 lb
27,210 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
4
  Powerplant:
Pratt & Whitney R-1830-43
  Horsepower (each):
1200
Performance
  Range:
2,300 miles
3,703 km
  Cruise Speed:
200 mph
322 km/h
174 kt
  Max Speed:
303 mph
487 km/h
263 kt
  Ceiling:
32,000 ft
9,753 m