XB-42
| Specifications |
|---|
| Manufacturer (Airframe): | The Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., Santa Monica, Calif. |
| Manufacturer (Engines): | Allison Division of General Motors Corp. (V-1710-129); Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co. (XJ-30). |
| Nomenclature: | Light Bombers |
| Popular Name: | Mixmaster |
| XB-42 | XB-42A | |
| Length/Span: | 53.6/70.6 ft. | 53.6/70.6 |
| Wing Area (sq. ft.): | 555 | 555 |
| Engines: | Two V-1710-129 engines capable of 1,460-lbs. of thrust | Two V-1710-137 engines capable of 1,460-lbs. of thrust & Two XJ-30 engines capable of 1,600-lbs. of thrust |
| Takeoff Ground Run: | 6,415 ft. | 3,450 ft. |
| Rate of Climb at Sea Level: | 1,050 (mil power) | Not Available |
| Service Ceiling: | 29,400 (takeoff weight/normal power) | 35,500 (takeoff weight/normal power) |
| Weights (lb): Empty Combat Takeoff | 20,888 Not Available 35,702 | Not Available 33,000 35,000 |
| Maximum Speed: | 386 mph | 385 knots (estimate) |
| Combat Range: | 1,800 miles | Not Available |
| Combat Cruising Radius (nm): | Not Available | 495 |
| Crew: | Three | Five |
| Armament: | 6 .50-cal guns | None |
| Maximum Bombload: | 8,000 lbs. | 4,000 (Space and structural provisions for 8,000 lbs.) |
| Maximum Bomb Size: | 2,000 lbs. | 4,000 |
|
NEWSLETTER
|
| Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list |
|
|
|
