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Douglas B-23 Dragon

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Douglas B-23 Dragon

Image: Wikimedia Commons

The Douglas B-23 Dragon first flew in 1939 as a twin-engine American medium bomber. Capable of 454 km/h with a 28-meter wingspan, it combined speed and payload for tactical bombing. This aircraft represented advanced American bomber development of the late 1930s.

Specifications

Role
Medium bomber
Origin
United States
Engines
2
First flight
1939
Length
17.7 m
Wingspan
28 m
Max speed
454 km/h