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In the summer of 1935, the Boeing Airplane Co. unveiled its Model 299, a remarkable four-engine, high-speed, long-range, heavy bomber which was eventually designated the B-17 Flying Fortress. This plane, although destined to change the complexion of aerial warfare, initially failed to convince the Army's General Staff of its merits and ...

The Myasishchev M-4 Molot (Russian: Молот (Hammer), USAF /DoD reporting name "Type 37", [2][3] ASCC reporting name Bison[4]) was a four-engined strategic bomber designed by Vladimir Mikhailovich Myasishchev and manufactured by the Soviet Union in the 1950s to provide a Long Range Aviation bomber capable of attacking targets in North America.

The Nakajima G8N Renzan (連山, "Mountain Range") was a four-engined, long-range bomber designed for use by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The Navy designation was "Type 18 land-based attack aircraft" (十八試陸上攻撃機); the Allied code name was Rita.

2024年6月28日 · Here’s a list of 12 significant four-engine planes from the war, each hailing from different countries involved in the conflict. The Avro Lancaster was a cornerstone of the British bombing campaign, known for its ability to carry heavy bomb loads.

The Consolidated B-32 Dominator was a four-engined heavy bomber ordered by the Army Air Force at the same time as the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. In reality, the B-32 was a fall-back aircraft in the event that the complex, technology-laden B-29 did not meet its expectations as the nation's premier heavy bomber of World War II.

The Nakajima G5N Shinzan (深山, "Deep Mountain") was a four-engined, long-range heavy bomber designed and built for the Imperial Japanese Navy prior to World War II. The Navy designation was " Experimental 13-Shi Attack Bomber "; the Allied code name was " Liz ".

2024年6月20日 · Most WWII four-engine planes in WWII were heavy (strategic) bombers, with the B-17, B-24, and B-29 being iconic American examples. Axis bombers like the Piaggio P.108 and the Messerschmitt Me 264 also played a part in the war effort. The Halifax and the Lancaster were crucial bombers for Great Britain during WWII, contributing to key missions.

2024年11月5日 · The B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber developed by Boeing. It was one of the most iconic American bombers of WW2, with a reputation for durability and defensive firepower. The B-17 was equipped with a range of machine guns and could carry up to 4,000 pounds of bombs. Its impressive performance and defensive capabilities made ...

The 4-engine bomber was introduced in March 1942 and since then was a favorite within the British High Command. It had a loading capacity of 10 tons and could house special type of bombs including the infamous dam buster bombs that broke down the Nazi energy backbone.