Boeing 787-9 vs. Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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Boeing 787-9 |
versus |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
63.0 m |
206 ft 9 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 |
76,100 pounds |
thrust per engine |
2,200 hp |
152,200 pounds |
total thrust |
8,800 hp |
254,000 kg |
560,000 lb |
MTOW |
63,502 kg |
140,000 lb |
14,140 km |
7,635 nmi |
range |
3,700 mi |
3,219 nm |
652 mph |
1,050 kph |
cruise speed |
220 mph |
354 km/h |
290 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.