Banshee
Intercontinental cruise missile. Year: 1946. IOC: 1946. Country: USA. Alternate Designation: B-29.

Cruise missile version of B-29 bomber

Liftoff Thrust: 43.100 kN (9,689 lbf). Total Mass: 50,000 kg (110,000 lb). Core Diameter: 2.74 m (8.98 ft). Total Length: 30.18 m (99.01 ft). Span: 43.29 m (142.02 ft). Standard warhead mass: 4,500 kg (9,900 lb). Maximum range: 10,500 km (6,500 mi). Boost engine: Reciprocating. Guidance: Autopilot. Maximum speed: 590 kph (360 mph). Ceiling: 9,800 m (32,100 ft).


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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