Boeing B-29 Superfortress vs. Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun
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Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
versus |
Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun |
30.17 m |
99 ft 0 in |
length |
8.30 m |
27 ft 3 in |
9.02 m |
29 ft 7 in |
height |
2.3 m |
7 ft 7 in |
43.06 m |
141 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
10.5 m |
34 ft 5 in |
4 Wright R-3350s |
engines |
1 x Argus As 10C inverted V8 engine |
2,200 hp |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 240 hp |
8,800 hp |
total thrust |
Approximately 240 hp |
63,502 kg |
140,000 lb |
MTOW |
1,200 kg |
2,646 lb |
3,700 mi |
3,219 nm |
range |
805 km |
435 nm |
220 mph |
354 km/h |
cruise speed |
180 mph |
290 km/h |
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load |
capacity |
3-4 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.