Boeing B-29 Superfortress vs. Gloster Meteor
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Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
versus |
Gloster Meteor |
30.17 m |
99 ft 0 in |
length |
13.41 m |
44 ft 0 in |
9.02 m |
29 ft 7 in |
height |
3.96 m |
13 ft |
43.06 m |
141 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
11.33 m |
37 ft 2 in |
4 Wright R-3350s |
engines |
2 × Rolls-Royce Derwent 8 turbojets |
2,200 hp |
thrust per engine |
3,600 lbf |
8,800 hp |
total thrust |
7,200 lbf |
63,502 kg |
140,000 lb |
MTOW |
7,122 kg |
15,700 lb |
3,700 mi |
3,219 nm |
range |
965 km |
521 nm |
220 mph |
354 km/h |
cruise speed |
629 km/h |
391 mph |
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load |
capacity |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.