How many crew members does a B-25 have?
Technical Specifications
| First flight | Aug. 19, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Power plant | Two 1,700-hp Wright Cyclone supercharged 14-cylinder radial engines, driving 12-foot-7-inch full-feathering, constant-speed Hamilton Standard three-bladed props |
| Speed | In excess of 300 miles per hour |
| Crew | Pilot, co-pilot, bombardier, radio operator, gunner |
Was the B-25 a good bomber?
Though the B-25 was used by the United States in every theater of war, it was most useful in the Pacific Theater. The bomber’s medium-level bombing proved to be useful for troops and against targets deep in thick jungle, where the B-25’s low-level bombing and strafing runs were particularly potent.
Where did the Bombardier sit in a B-25?
MID-ATLANTIC AIR MUSEUM – B-25J BOMBARDIER’S COMPARTMENT. This Plexiglas nose compartment houses the bombardier’s station in the B-25J.
Does the Air Force still have bombardiers?
“Bombardier is proud to be chosen once again by the U.S. Air Force to provide our high-performing Global aircraft and our unique expertise in support of the BACN program,” said Michel Ouellette, Executive Vice President, Specialized Aircraft, Programs and Engineering, Bombardier.
Are bombardiers officers?
In the United States, the position of bombardier was originally held by a sergeant, but they were commissioned as officers in 1941.
When did the B25 Mitchell bomber come out?
For other uses, see B25. The North American B-25 Mitchell is a medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Major General William “Billy” Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation.
What was the second prototype of the B-25?
A development of the B-25 was the North American XB-28, designed as a high-altitude bomber. Two prototypes were built with the second prototype, the XB-28A, evaluated as a photo-reconnaissance platform, but the aircraft did not enter production.
What was the weight of a Boeing B-25 Mitchell?
Empty, 20,305 pounds; normal gross weight, 27,051 pounds; useful load, 6,746 pounds Two 1,700-hp Wright Cyclone supercharged 14-cylinder radial engines, driving 12-foot-7-inch full-feathering, constant-speed Hamilton Standard three-bladed props
When did the first B-25 Mitchell arrive in Egypt?
The first B-25s arrived in Egypt and were carrying out independent operations by October 1942. Operations there against Axis airfields and motorized vehicle columns supported the ground actions of the Second Battle of El Alamein.