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Boeing TB-50A 'Superfortress'

Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:B-50
  Designation:TB-50
  Version:A
  Nickname:Superfortress
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Modified Mission:Trainer
  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: 168,708 lb 76,511 kg

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

Performance
  Range: 4,650 miles 7,487 km
  Cruise Speed: 235 mph 378 km/h 204 kt
  Max Speed: 385 mph 619 km/h 334 kt
  Climb: 2,225 ft/min 678 m/min
  Ceiling: 37,000 ft 11,277 m