Boeing 787-8 vs. Boeing B-29 Superfortress

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Boeing 787-8 versus Boeing B-29 Superfortress
57.0 m 187 ft 0 in length 30.17 m 99 ft 0 in
17 m 55 ft 9 in height 9.02 m 29 ft 7 in
60 m 196 ft 1 wingspan 43.06 m 141 ft 3 in
GEnx-1B / Trent 1000 engines 4 Wright R-3350s
265.1 kN (59600 lbf) for Trent 1000-E, 321.6 kN (72300 lbf) for GEnx-1B70 thrust per engine 2,200 hp
2 * 265.1 kN (59600 lbf) for Trent 1000-E, 2 * 321.6 kN (72300 lbf) for GEnx-1B70 total thrust 8,800 hp
227,930 kg 502,500 lb MTOW 63,502 kg 140,000 lb
13,530 km 7,305 nmi range 3,700 mi 3,219 nm
652 mph 1,050 kph cruise speed 220 mph 354 km/h
248 capacity 20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.