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How many bombs could a German bomber hold?
There were bombs of many sizes, from 20 pound fragmentation bombs up through ten ton blockbusters (the origin of the term). Obviously the smaller the bomb the more that could be carried to the target. Also depending on the length of the trip to the target, the bomb load might have to be cut back so maximum fuel could be carried, or for closer targets less fuel and more bombs could be loaded. The usual bombs dropped by American bombers over Europe were 500 pound high explosive bombs. The US had three types of four engine, heavy bombers: B-17, B-24 and B-29. The B-29 was used exclusively in the Pacific. On a short mission the B-17 could carry sixteen 500 pound bombs, on a long mission, nine. The usual load was ten, or 5,000 pounds ( 2 1/2 tons). The B-24 could usually carry about twelve 500 pound bombs. The B-29, used only against Japan in WWII, was the biggest bomber of the war. Its standard bomb load was 20,000 pounds, or 40 500 pound bombs. Bombing in the Pacific was different from over Europe though. There are very high winds over the Pacific, which scatter the bombs if they are dropped from the usual 5-6 miles up. And Japanese industry was dispersed into homes, actual cottage industry. These factors prompted a switch to incendiary (fire) bombing. The incendiary bombs, dropped in bundles which opened up in mid air, weighed twenty pounds. A single one on the roof could burn down a house, and each bomber could carry about one thousand of them. The US also operated two engine medium bombers, the B-25 and the B-26, which had shorter range and could carry less bombs.
How many bombs could one plane carry?
The number of bombs that one plane can carry depends on the plane and the size of the bombs. During WW2, the B-29 Superfortress could carry 20,000 pounds of bombs or approximately 5 to 15 bombs.
What was the Rolling thunder during the Vietnam war?
President Johnson took the war to NORTH Vietnam with aerial warfare. We couldn't invade NORTH Vietnam (without consequences from the communist superpowers), but we could bomb it! We dropped more bombs on North Vietnam than we did in all of WW2! One must bear in mind, that a Vietnam War B-52 could carry 108 bombs. A WW2 bomber could only carry 17 bombs.
How many bombs can F22 Raptor carry?
The F-22 can carry up to 4 bombs and 2 120c AMRAAM
What are the features of the B52 bomber?
The B52 has proven to be one of the most effective bombers in history. It had a combat range of 5,000 miles and could hold more than 10,000 pounds of bombs.
What weapons do bomber planes carry?
Big bombs
What is the maximum number of bombs a B-52 bomber can carry?
That depends on the type of bomb racks installed and the mix of bombs.
Was the hawker hurricane a bomber?
It flew fighter-bomber missions in North Africa as it could carry 4 small bombs under the wings.
What kind of bombs does the B-2 stealth bomber carry?
The B-2 stealth bomber can carry both conventional and nuclear bombs. It is capable of carrying up to 40,000 pounds of ordnance, including a wide range of precision-guided munitions such as Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) and Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs. Its primary purpose is to penetrate enemy airspace and deliver its payload with precision.
What is a plane that carries bombs?
A Bomber.
What bombs did the Lancaster bomber carry?
The Lancaster carried a large range of bombs from the 500 and 1000 pound high explosive bomb right up to the 22,000 pound "Grand Slam" runway buster.
How many bombs can fighter jets carry?
Most modern fighter jets can carry up to 12 bombs or missiles.
What is an aeroplane which carries bombs called?
A bomber.
How much could a b-52 bomber carry?
B-52 carries on HSABs (each HSAB= 2000 lbs). External Load=18 Bombs Total = 45 Bombs. The B-52H will carry about 76,000 pounds of armaments and 310,000 pounds of fuel.
What is a aeroplane which carries bombs called?
its called a bomber
What are the release dates for Bomber's Moon Girls Beneath the Bombs - 2009 TV?
Bomber's Moon Girls Beneath the Bombs - 2009 TV was released on: USA: 29 January 2009
How many proton bombs can a CIS Strike Bomber fire in succession?
An unmodified CIS Strike Bomber (Belbullab-22 Starfighter) can fire 6 proton bombs in succession before needing to reload.
