Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster

· Douglas Aircraft Corporation · 2 × Allison V-1710
Airplanes
Length
16.1544 m
Flat Wing Span
21.336 m
Height
5.4864 m
Flat Wing Area
51.5612 m²
Max Speed
659.831 km/h
Max Ceiling
8961.12 m
Number of Engines
2
Aircraft Engine
Allison V-1710
First Flight
1944-05-06
Number Built
2
Maximum Take-Off Weight
16.1942 t (paragliders: kg)
Maximum Range
2896.819 km

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Aircraft Weight Variants

Aircraft Maximum Take-Off Weight (t (paragliders: kg)) Maximum Range (km)
Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster 16.1942 2896.819

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Name
Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster
Manufacturer
Douglas Aircraft Corporation
Description
The Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster is an experimental American bomber aircraft, designed for a high top speed.
First Flight
1944-05-06
Designer
Douglas Aircraft Corporation
Type
Medium bomber
Length (m)
16.1544
Height (m)
5.4864
Max Speed (km/h)
659.831
Max Ceiling (m)
8961.12
Armament
6 × .50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns, two in twin rear-firing turrets and two fixed forward-firing; 8000 lb in internal bay
Number Built
2
Powerplant Description
2 × Allison V-1710-125 liquid-cooled V12 engines, 1342 kW (1800 hp) each
Primary Users
United States Army Air Forces (intended), United States Air Force (intended)
Status
Canceled in 1948
Wikipedia Article (URL)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-42_Mixmaster
Flat Wing Span (m)
21.336
Flat Wing Area (m²)
51.5612
Aircraft Engine
Allison V-1710
Number of Engines
2