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B-24 Liberator


 

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was produced in greater numbers than any other American combat aircraft, and was used by most of the Allied air forces in World War II. Designed as a heavy bomber, it served with distinction not only in that role, but also as a maritime patrol bomber (known as the PB4Y in U.S. Navy service) and as a heavy transport (where it was designated C-87 or C-109).

Specifications (B-24J)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 7-10
  • Length: 67 ft 8 in (20.6 m)
  • Wingspan: 110 ft 0 in (33.5 m)
  • Height: 18 ft 0 in (5.5 m)
  • Wing area: 1,048 ft² (97.4 m²)
  • Empty: 52,200 lb (23,700 kg)
  • Loaded: 55,000 lb (25,000 kg)
  • Maximum takeoff: 65,000 lb (29,500 kg)
  • Powerplant:Pratt & Whitney R-1830 turbo-supercharged radials, 1,200 hp (900 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 290 mph (470 km/h)
  • Cruising speed: 215 mph (346 km/h)
  • Range: 2,100 miles (3,400 km)
  • Ferry range: 3,700 miles (6,000 km)
  • Service ceiling: 28,000 ft (8,500 m)
  • Rate of climb: 1,025 ft/min (312 m/min)
  • Wing loading: 52.5 lb/ft² (256 kg/m²)
  • Power/mass: .0873 hp/lb 144 W/kg

Armament

  • 10× .50 calibre (12.7 mm) M2 machine guns
  • 12,800 lb (5,800 kg) of bombs

~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Development
Operational history
Primary roles
Variants/design stages
Units using the Liberator
Specifications (B-24J)
References
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