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The Boeing Y1B-20 (Boeing 316) was designed as an improvement on the Boeing XB-15. (Y1B- indicates a funding source outside normal fiscal year procurement. ) It was slightly larger than its predecessor and was intended to use much more powerful engines. It was presented to the Army in early 1938 and two orders were placed soon after. The order was reversed before construction began.

The Boeing Y1B-20 (Boeing 316) was designed as an improvement on the Boeing XB-15. (Y1B- indicates a funding source outside normal fiscal year procurement.1

Made by Boeing.

It is the successor of the Boeing XB-15 .

Le Boeing Y1B-20 est un projet de bombardier lourd américain des années 1930, développé à partir du XB-15. Aucun appareil n'a été construit.2
Jet Or Prop
prop
Height Alt
7.1 m
Predecessor
Boeing XB-15
Type Of Props
geared radials
Length Alt
33.3 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
105100.0
Power Alt
1000.0
Lists
* List of bomber aircraft* List of military aircraft of the United States
Range Main
4
000 mi
Loaded Weight Main
91500.0
Max Speed Alt
224
Max Speed Main
258 mph
Power/mass Main
212.4
Developed From
Boeing XB-15
Bombs
17600.0
Height Main
711.1999999999999
Status
Cruise Speed Main
242 mph
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
47700.0
Number Built
Crew
10
Span Main
4785.36
Cruise Speed Alt
210
Area Main
ft²
Primary user
Span Alt
47.8 m
Plane Or Copter?
Engine(prop)
Wright GR-2600-A73
Manufacturer
First Flight
n-a
Loaded Weight Alt
41500.0
Power Main
1
350 hp
Number Of Props
4
Power/mass Alt
97
Guns
** 3× .30 in machine guns** 4× .50 in machine guns
Empty Weight Alt
39700.0
Length Main
3327.4
Area Alt
Range Alt
3500
Similar Aircraft
* Douglas XB-19* Martin XB-16* B-29 Superfortress
Related
* Boeing XB-15
Empty Weight Main
87500.0
Category

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