Type sheet: bo344

Boeing Model 344
Long range flying boat, USA, 1942

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Boeing] [ Anti-Sub-A/C 1939-1945] [ Water Aircraft 1939-1945]

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

94.751 ft

28.880 m

Greatest height :

34.154 ft

10.410 m

Wingspan :

139.698 ft

42.580 m

Wing area :

1826.005 sqft

169.640 qm

Max take off weight :

101147.8 lbs

45872.0 kg

Weight empty :

41537.8 lbs

18838.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

198 kts

367 km/h

Cruising speed :

110 kts

204 km/h

Service ceiling :

22408 ft

6830 m

Wing load :

55.35 lbs/ft2

270.00 kg/qm

Range :

5475 nm

10140 km

Endurance :

72 h

72 h

Propulsion

Kind :

KdSt

Type :

Wright R-3350-8 Cyclone

Power rating (max.) :

2268 hp

2300 ps

Count :

2

2

Total power rating (max.) :

4537 hp

4600 ps