The North American XB-28 (NA-63) was an aircraft proposed by North American Aviation to fill a strong need in the United States Army Air Corps for a high-altitude medium bomber. It never …

Dorsal, ventral and tail turrets, each with two .50-cal. machine guns, remotely operated from cockpit. USAF Museum, www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/index.htm, 2005. This site deals with …

Apr 2, 2019 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the North American XB-28 (Dragon) High-Altitude, Medium Fast Bomber Prototype including …

Nov 3, 2022 · These requirements gave birth to the XB-28 Dragon, which first flew on the 26th April 1942 – just eight days after its predecessor was making history bombing Tokyo. And …

Nov 3, 2022 · Even before the B-25 entered service, the USAAC wanted work to begin on its replacement. And North American seem to have succeeded with the XB-28. Pity the …

North American XB-28 Dragon. up to 4,000 lbs. of bombs. Length: 56' 5" Height: 14' 0" Wingspan: 72' 7" Gross Weight: 35740 lb. No. of Engines: 2. Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800 …

The North American XB-28 (NA-63) Dragon was a proposed high-altitude follow-on to the B-25 Mitchell twin-engined medium bomber. Three prototypes were ordered on February 13, 1940. …

Apr 10, 2020 · This contract for the latest aircraft, designated as the XB-28 (NA-63), came only two months after work began on the B-25. The XB-28 would be a revolutionary aircraft which …

The XB-28 was based on North American Aviation's highly successful B-25 Mitchell, but as it evolved it became a completely new design, much more reminiscent of the Martin B-26 …

Nov 22, 2009 · It was designed as a high altitude version of the B-25, though it ultimately evolved into a completely different design, mostly owing to the desire for a pressurized hull: If I recall, it …