Descrição
In 1938 the United States Army Air Force issued a circular proposal which called for a twin-engined medium attack bomber. On September 20 1939 a production contract valued at $11,771,000 was awarded to North American for 184 aircraft to be designated as the B-25. The B-25 featured a five man crew. Internal bomb storage was provided in the fuselage beneath the center section for a ton and s half of bombs. The B-25's top speed was 332 mph. The name Mitchell was given to the B-25 honoring the late General Billy Mitchell whom many consider the father of modern military aviation.
Detalhes do Livro
Formato
Brochura
Páginas
50 páginas
Idioma
Inglês
Publicado
jun 1, 1978
Editora
Squadron/Signal Publications
Edição
First Edition
ISBN-10
0897470338
ISBN-13
9780897470339