B-29 D

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:armament 12.7 mm machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load up to 20,000 lb
gptkbp:ceiling 31,850 ft
gptkbp:combat_role strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:combat_system gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:composed_by large bomb bay
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:crew gptkb:10
gptkbp:crew_capacity 10 personnel
gptkbp:decommissioned 1970s
gptkbp:design high-wing, four-engine
gptkbp:design_features pressurized cabin
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Wright_R-3350
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:radial_engine
gptkbp:evaluates 30.1 m
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1944
gptkbp:historical_significance first bomber to carry out atomic bombings.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label B-29 D
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:length 99 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:max_speed 357 mph
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Superfortress
gptkbp:notable_operations bombing of Japan
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:US_Navy
gptkbp:number_built approximately 1,000
gptkbp:payload_capacity 20,000 lb
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:produces 1944-1946
gptkbp:range 3,250 mi
gptkbp:retired 1960s
gptkbp:retirement_year 1960s
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:service gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:service_entry gptkb:1944
gptkbp:stealth_features pressurized cabin
gptkbp:successor gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:USAAF
gptkbp:variant gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:B-29_A
gptkbp:wingspan 141 ft 3 in
43.1 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4