An aircraft with an index of 6(3)-33-1 under the Medium Altitude Maritime Bomber development program was a design for a long range patrol bomber capable of secondary roles such as firefighting, oceanic freight and early warning. The design entered production with 12 units built but saw limited service. The number '6' reflects its original role: firefighting aircraft.
Known variants
R1WD: Dearmed early warning variant (1950). Two units converted.
R2H: Firefighting aircraft (1944 then 1946)
Specifications
Introduction: 1944
Maximum speed: ~570 km/h TAS @ 9,700 meters
Armament (baseline):
- up to 8,500 kg. bombs
- gun turrets
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 166.9ft (50.9m)
- Length 112.2ft (34.2m)
- Height 46.8ft (14.3m)
- Empty Weight 67,911lbs (30,803kg)
- Loaded Weight 119,622lbs (54,260kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.066
- Wing Loading 30.4lbs/ft2 (148.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 3,930.4ft2 (365.1m2)
- Drag Points 30919
Parts
- Number of Parts 230
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 1,347
