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Boeing B-29 Superfortress

The B-29 Superfortress is a heavy bomber built by Boeing in the United States. It first flew on 21 September 1942 and entered service on 08 May 1944, and was retired on 21 June 1960. 3,970 were built.

Boeing B-29 Superfortress
USAF Museum · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
  • 2examples
  • 2places

About the Boeing B-29 Superfortress

Type of aircraft
heavy bomber
First flight
21 September 1942
Entered service
08 May 1944
Retired
21 June 1960
Total built
3,970
Wingspan
43.06 m
Length
30.18 m
Height
8.45 m
Country of origin
United States

Where you can see one

2 examples are on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
National Museum of the United States Air Force44-27297static display
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center—static display