Boeing B-29 Superfortress vs. Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
versus |
Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
30.17 m |
99 ft 0 in |
length |
6.76 m |
22 ft 2 in |
9.02 m |
29 ft 7 in |
height |
2.03 m |
6 ft 8 in |
43.06 m |
141 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
10.74 m |
35 ft 3 in |
4 Wright R-3350s |
engines |
1 x Lycoming O-320 series engine |
2,200 hp |
thrust per engine |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
8,800 hp |
total thrust |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
63,502 kg |
140,000 lb |
MTOW |
793 kg |
1,749 lb |
3,700 mi |
3,219 nm |
range |
470 km |
254 nm |
220 mph |
354 km/h |
cruise speed |
140 km/h |
87 mph |
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load |
capacity |
1-2 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.