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Consolidated B-24 Liberator

There where seven models of the B-24 "Liberator". Below is a schematic drawing of a B-24D.

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SPECIFICATIONS


DESCRIPTION

Manufacture Consolidated
Designation B-24
Model D
Nickname Liberator

DIMENSIONS

Length 66'4" 20.22 M
Height 17'11" 5.46 M
Wingspan 110' 33.53 M
Wingarea 1048.00 Sq Ft 97.35 Sq M
Empty Weight 32605.0 lbs 14786.0 Kg
Gross Weight 56000.0 lbs 25396.0 Kg
max Weight 60000.0 lbs 27210.0 Kg

POWER PLANTS

Number of Engines 4
Manufacturer & Model Pratt & Witney R-1830-43
Horse Power Per Engine 1200

PERFORMANCE

Range 2300 Miles 3703.00 Km
Cruise Speed 200.00 Mph 322.00 Km/H 174.05 Kt
Max Speed 303.00 Mph 487.00 Km/H 263.24 Kt
Ceiling 32000.0 Feet 9753.10 M

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