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Convair XB-53

Military
Convair XB-53

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The Convair XB-53 was an experimental three-engine attack aircraft of formidable performance, achieving 933.4 km/h—among the fastest piston-engine aircraft ever built. At 24.2 meters long and 24.6-meter wingspan, it embodied postwar experimentation with high-speed tactical concepts.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Attack aircraft
Moteurs
3
Longueur
24,2 m
Envergure
24,6 m
Vitesse maximale
933 km/h