Boeing 747-400ER vs. Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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Boeing 747-400ER |
versus |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
64.44 m |
211 ft 4 in |
length |
30.17 m |
99 ft 0 in |
19.4 m |
63 ft 8 in |
height |
9.02 m |
29 ft 7 in |
70.6 m |
231 ft 8 in |
wingspan |
43.06 m |
141 ft 3 in |
4 |
engines |
4 Wright R-3350s |
258 kN (R-R RB211-524 G/H) or 252.4 kN (P&W PW4056) |
thrust per engine |
2,200 hp |
1032 kN (R-R RB211-524 G/H) or 1009.6 kN (P&W PW4056) |
total thrust |
8,800 hp |
396,895 kg |
875,300 lb |
MTOW |
63,502 kg |
140,000 lb |
14,205 km |
7,671 nm |
range |
3,700 mi |
3,219 nm |
939 km/h |
584 mph |
cruise speed |
220 mph |
354 km/h |
416 passengers |
capacity |
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.