Douglas B-18 Bolo - Specifications (B-18A)

Specifications (B-18A)

Data from McDonnell Douglas Aircraft since 1920

General characteristics

• Crew: 6
• Length: 57 ft 10 in (17.63 m)
• Wingspan: 89 ft 6 in (27.28 m)
• Height: 15 ft 2 in (4.62 m)
• Wing area: 959 ft² (89.1 m²)
• Empty weight: 16,320 lb (7,403 kg)
• Loaded weight: 24,000 lb (10,866 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 27,673 lb (12,552 kg)
• Powerplant: 2 × Wright R-1820-53 radial engines, 1,000 hp (746 kW) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 216 mph (188 knots, 348 km/h) at 10,000 ft (3,050 m)
• Cruise speed: 167 mph (145 knots, 269 km/h)
• Range: 900 mi (787 nmi, 1,450 km)
• Ferry range: 2,100 mi (1,826 nmi, 3,380 km)
• Service ceiling: 23,900 ft (7,285 m)
  
• Climb to 10,000 ft (3,050 m): 9.9 min

Armament

• Guns: 3 × .30 in (7.62 mm) machine guns
• Bombs: 4,400 lb (2,000 kg)