Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Martin XB-16 (Model 145) Long-Range, High-Altitude Heavy Bomber Proposal.
Model 145A: 4 x Allison V-1710-3 V12 liquid-cooled inline piston engines developing 1,000 horsepower each and driving three-bladed propeller units (inboard engines "puller"; outboard engines "pusher").
Propulsion
236 mph
380 kph | 205 kts
Max Speed
22,507 ft
6,860 m | 4 miles
Service Ceiling
5,002 miles
8,050 km | 4,347 nm
Operational Range
740 ft/min
226 m/min
Rate-of-Climb