The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was an American four-engined propeller-driven heavy bomber, designed by Boeing and flown primarily by the United States during World War II and the Korean War.

Mar 3, 2025 · The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engined, long-range bomber of the United States Air Force. The largest of all Second World War (1939-45) bombers, B-29s were used to strike Japanese targets from the summer of 1944.

DAYTON, Ohio -- Boeing B-29 Superfortress "Bockscar" at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo) The B-29 on display, Bockscar, dropped the Fat Man atomic bomb on Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 1945, three days after the atomic attack against Hiroshima.

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine heavy bomber. It was one of the largest aircraft to see active service during World War II and was one of the most advanced bombers of its time, featuring innovations such as a pressurized cabin, a central fire-control system, and remote-controlled machine gun turrets.

Mar 14, 2025 · B-29, U.S. heavy bomber used in World War II. Its missions included firebombing Tokyo and other Japanese cities and dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.

Feb 13, 2024 · The Boeing B-29 Superfortress strategic bomber was arguably the primary instrument for the United States of America in defeating Axis Japan. The B-29 did not just haul two infamous atomic bombs but also carried general bombs, firebombs, and mines to destroy Japan’s ability to make war.

Dec 25, 2024 · A high-altitude strategic bomber with an average speed of 220 miles per hour, a 3,200-mile range, and the capacity to carry an overwhelming quantity of explosives, the B-29 contributed significantly to help end the Second World War. Boeing B-29s drop bombs over Rangoon, Burma.

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is a United States Army Air Forces long range, strategic heavy bomber that was produced in many experimental and production models from 1943 to 1946.

Crew: 11. Maximum speed 310 knots (575 km/h). Armament: 10 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) Browning M2/ANs in remote-controlled turrets. Tail turret initially was equipped with 2 x 0.50 inches machine guns and a 20 mm cannon Range with 12,000 lbs (5400 kg) b (...)

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is an iconic aircraft that symbolizes American ingenuity, capability, and aviation prowess. Its sleek, aerodynamic lines and cutting-edge technological features were a significant leap in aviation design.