Douglas B-18 Bolo

Bomber

Douglas B-18B Bolo US Army Air Corps (USAAC) 38-0593 2643 © Karsten Palt
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Douglas B-18 Bolo is a twin-engined bomber aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company. The B-18 served as maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft also.
The B-18 Bolo is based on the Douglas DC-2 commercial airliner.
Crew6
Propulsion2 Radial Engines
Engine ModelWright R-1820-53 Cyclone
Engine Power (each)746 kW1000 hp
Speed346 km/h187 kts
  215 mph
Service Ceiling7.285 m23.900 ft
Range1.932 km1.043 NM
1.200 mi.
Empty Weight7.403 kg16.321 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight12.552 kg27.672 lbs
Wing Span27,28 m89 ft 6 in
Wing Area89,7 m²966 ft²
Length17,63 m57 ft 10 in
Height4,62 m15 ft 2 in
First Flight04/1935
Production Statusout of production
Total Production350
Developed fromDouglas DC-2
Data for (Version)Douglas B-18A
VariantsB-18, B-18M, B-18A, B-18AM, B-18B, C-58, Digby I

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