When did the North American B-25 Mitchell come out?

When did the North American B-25 Mitchell come out?

The Air Corps issued a specification for a medium bomber in March 1939 that was capable of carrying a payload of 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) over 1,200 mi (1,900 km) at 300 mph (480 km/h) North American Aviation used its NA-40B design to develop the NA-62, which competed for the medium bomber contract. No YB-25 was available for prototype service tests.

When did the Martin B-25 Marauder come out?

No YB-25 was available for prototype service tests. In September 1939, the Air Corps ordered the NA-62 into production as the B-25, along with the other new Air Corps medium bomber, the Martin B-26 Marauder “off the drawing board”. Early into B-25 production, NAA incorporated a significant redesign to the wing dihedral.

Where was the Mitchell used in World War 2?

The Mitchell entered active RAF service on 22 January 1943. At first, it was used to bomb targets in occupied Europe. After the Normandy invasion, the RAF and France used Mitchells in support of the Allies in Europe. Several squadrons moved to forward airbases on the continent.

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

Where was the Champaign gal B-25 Mitchell based?

44-28866 Champaign Gal – based at the Champaign Aviation Museum in Urbana, Ohio. 44-28925 How Boot That – based at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, Texas.

Where was Rosie the Riveter’s B-25 Mitchell based?

Based at the Yankee Air Museum in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This aircraft has been recently repainted and remarked in its original squadron markings and as a flyable tribute to the women known as Rosie the Riveter. 43-4106 Barbie III – based at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, Texas.