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Douglas Y1B-7

Military
Douglas Y1B-7

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The Douglas Y1B-7 first flew in 1931 as a twin-engine American bomber and observation aircraft. Carrying two engines and crew suited for reconnaissance duties, it achieved 293 km/h with 19.8-meter wingspan, representing early 1930s military aviation doctrine.

Specifications

Role
Bomber/Observation aircraft
Engines
2
First flight
1931
Length
14 m
Wingspan
19.8 m
Max speed
293 km/h