North American

North American B-45 Tornado

Reconnaissance bomber

  • First flight1947
  • Introduction22 April 1948
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built143
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
4 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Bombardier-Navigator and Tail Gunner)
Length
75 ft 4 in
Wingspan
89 ft
Height
25 ft 2 in
02

Performance

Maximum speed
566 mph
Range
1,192 mi
Service ceiling
46,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
4 × General Electric J47-GE-13 turbojet engines (5,200 lbf)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 2 × 0.50 in M3 machine guns (tail turret).; Bombs: Up to 22000 lb