Type sheet: b18bo

Douglas B 18 A Bolo
Bomber and ASW aircraft, USA, 1936

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Douglas] [ Light Bombers 1919-1938] [ Anti-Sub-A/C 1919-1938]

Description:

The B18 was developed to relieve the aged
B10. It was developed from the DC2 transport.
The B18 faced in a contest the Martin 146 and
the Boeing 299 and won. The US Air Corps
purchased 133, lateron additional 217 B18A.
IN 1942 the B18 were replaced and used
further as transports and sub
hunters.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

57.841 ft

17.630 m

Greatest height :

15.157 ft

4.620 m

Wingspan :

89.501 ft

27.280 m

Wing area :

964.993 sqft

89.650 qm

Max take off weight :

27677.2 lbs

12552.0 kg

Weight empty :

16323.6 lbs

7403.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

187 kts

346 km/h

Cruising speed :

145 kts

269 km/h

Service ceiling :

23901 ft

7285 m

Wing load :

28.70 lbs/ft2

140.00 kg/qm

Range :

1043 nm

1931 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KSte

Type :

Wright R 1850-53 Cyclone 9

Power rating (max.) :

986 hp

1000 ps

Count :

2

2

Total power rating (max.) :

1973 hp

2000 ps

Other

Armament :

3* cal.30 MG (7,62mm), 2948kg Bomb.

Airframe count :

350

350