XB-51
| Specifications | ||
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| Manufacturer (Airframe): | The Glenn L. Martin CO., Baltimore Md. | |
| Manufacturer (Engines): | The General Electric CO.; Schenectady, N.Y. | |
| Nomenclature: | Light Bomber | |
| Span: | 53 feet, 1 inch | |
| Length: | 85 feet, 1 inch | |
| Wing Area: | 548 sq. ft. | |
| Weight: | Empty: 29,584 lbs. Combat: 41,547 lbs. Takeoff: 55,923 lbs. | |
| Armament: | Eight 20-mm guns with total ammunition of 1280 rounds | |
| Engine: | Three J47-GE-13 engines capable of 5,200 lbs. thrust each | |
| Takeoff Ground Run: | 4,340 ft. at Sea level, 5,590 ft over 50-ft. obstacle | |
| Rate of Climb at Sea Level: | 3,720 (max power) | |
| Combat Rate of Climb at Sea Level: | 6,980 (max power) | |
| Service Ceiling: | 32,400 ft at takeoff weight under normal power | |
| Combat Ceiling: | 38,900 ft at combat weight under max power | |
| Average Cruise Speed: | 434 knots | |
| Maximum speed: | 500 knots/hour at an optimal altitude of 35,000 ft (combat/max power) | |
| Combat Radius: | 378 nautical miles with 4,000 lb. payload at 463 knot average in 1.82 hr. | |
| Total Mission Time: | 2.07 hours | |
| Crew: | 2 (pilot and shoran operator) | |
| Maximum Bombload: | 4 internal bombs (1,600 lb. each) or 2 external bombs (2,000 lb. each) | |
| Maximum Bomb Size: | 4,000 | |
| Rockets: | Provisions only for (8) 6-in HVAR | |
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