Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Douglas XB-19 wheel wasn’t small.

 


4 comments:

  1. Wingspan over 2x the B-17. Max takeoff weight 100,000 more than the B-17G. Longer range, but slower cruise speed.
    One built, one scrapped.

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  2. After that, aircraft manufacturers started designing aircraft with multiple small wheels that could fit into smaller nacelles or fairings.
    Al_in_Ottawa

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  3. "Honey, I told you not to bother me at work! Do you want me to get fired?"

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