The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was an American four-engined propeller-driven heavy bomber, designed by Boeing and flown primarily by the United States during World War II and the Korean War.

Mar 3, 2025 · The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engined, long-range bomber of the United States Air Force. The largest of all Second World War (1939-45) bombers, B-29s were used to strike Japanese targets from the summer of 1944.

The B-29 on display, Bockscar, dropped the Fat Man atomic bomb on Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 1945, three days after the atomic attack against Hiroshima. Bockscar was one of 15 specially modified "Silverplate" B-29s assigned to the 509th Composite Group.

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is an iconic aircraft that symbolizes American ingenuity, capability, and aviation prowess. Its sleek, aerodynamic lines and cutting-edge technological features were a significant leap in aviation design. This sinusoidal shaped aircraft followed the B-17 and B-24 bombers used by the US Army Air Forces (USAAF).

Apr 6, 2023 · The B-29 was primarily designed for aerial bombardment to destroy enemy materiel and installations. It was equipped with pressurized crew compartments, along with sufficient heating and oxygen facilities, to enable the crew to undertake long-range missions.

Range with 12,000 lbs (5400 kg) bomb load: 2600 km (1616 miles) at medium altitude. Maximum bomb load: 20,000 lbs (9100 kg) during short distances and flying at low altitude.

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is a United States Army Air Forces long range, strategic heavy bomber that was produced in many experimental and production models from 1943 to 1946.

Mar 14, 2025 · B-29, U.S. heavy bomber used in World War II. Its missions included firebombing Tokyo and other Japanese cities and dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.

Dec 25, 2024 · A high-altitude strategic bomber with an average speed of 220 miles per hour, a 3,200-mile range, and the capacity to carry an overwhelming quantity of explosives, the B-29 contributed significantly to help end the Second World War.

Feb 15, 2025 · The Boeing B-29 Superfortress revolutionized warfare with cutting-edge technology and historical missions, including the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Discover how this legendary WWII bomber changed history and shaped the modern era.