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Wittemann-Lewis Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1

Military
Wittemann-Lewis Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1

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The Wittemann-Lewis XNBL-1 experimental heavy bomber, first flown in 1923, featured six engines, 36.6-metre wingspan, and 19.8-metre fuselage. Its 155 km/h speed and 274-kilometre range were modest, reflecting early 1920s multi-engine bomber development. The XNBL-1 represented American experimentation in strategic bombing aircraft.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Heavy bomber
Moteurs
6
Premier vol
1923
Longueur
19,8 m
Envergure
36,6 m
Vitesse maximale
155 km/h
Autonomie
274 km