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American Experimental Bomber- XB-15

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A heavy bomber prototype made in 1934 for a challenge to make a bomber with a 5000mi range. Unfortunately only one was made and turned into a cargo carrier until its destruction in 1945.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 77.1ft (23.5m)
  • Length 45.5ft (13.9m)
  • Height 15.4ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 14,850lbs (6,735kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,585lbs (9,791kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.185
  • Wing Loading 38.6lbs/ft2 (188.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 559.4ft2 (52.0m2)
  • Drag Points 7021

Parts

  • Number of Parts 54
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 566