B-29 Superfortress: The Atomic Bomber That Ended WWII. The U.S.A. Against Japan | Documentary

The United States against the Japanese empire in WWII. The story of the B-29 Superfortress and the Atomic Bomb.
A documentary on the history of the B-29 Superfortress and its crucial role in the devastating attacks on Japan during World War II. Join us as we delve into this iconic aircraft's stories, technical details, and strategic significance and the events that unfolded during that tumultuous historical period.
Explore the skies of World War II and the awe-inspiring Boeing B-29 Superfortress, a technological marvel that redefined aerial warfare and left an indelible mark on history. This comprehensive documentary delves deep into the Superfortress's design, development, operational history, and controversial role in bringing the war to a dramatic end.
A Colossus Takes Flight:
Witness the birth of the B-29, a behemoth aircraft born out of the urgent need for a long-range bomber capable of striking the heart of the Japanese Empire. Marvel, at its massive size, sleek aerodynamic design, and innovative technologies, made it the most advanced bomber of its time.
Engineering Marvels:
Explore the groundbreaking engineering feats that made the B-29 a technological marvel. Discover its pressurized cabin, a revolutionary feature that allowed it to fly at high altitudes, its remotely controlled gun turrets, which provided unprecedented defensive firepower, and its powerful Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone engines that propelled it to speeds exceeding 350 mph.
The Pacific Theater:
Follow the B-29's deployment to the Pacific Theater, where it faced the formidable challenge of bringing the war to Japan's doorstep. Witness the daring bombing raids over Japanese cities, the strategic bombing campaigns that crippled Japan's war industry, and the harrowing experiences of the brave aircrews who flew these missions.
The Atomic Bomb:
Confront the controversial legacy of the B-29 as the aircraft that delivered the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, forever altering the course of history. Explore the ethical dilemmas, the strategic considerations, and the devastating consequences of this momentous decision.
Beyond the War:
The B-29's story didn't end with World War II. Discover its continued service in the Korean War, its role in Cold War reconnaissance missions, and its enduring legacy as a symbol of American airpower.
B-29 General characteristics
Crew: 11 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Bombardier, Flight Engineer, Navigator, Radio Operator, Radar Observer, Right Gunner, Left Gunner, Central Fire Control, Tail Gunner)
Length: 99 ft 0 in (30.18 m)
Wingspan: 141 ft 3 in (43.05 m)
Height: 27 ft 9 in (8.46 m)
Wing area: 1,736 sq ft (161.3 m2)
Aspect ratio: 11.5
Airfoil: root: Boeing 117 (22%); tip: Boeing 117 (9%)[97]
Zero-lift drag coefficient: 0.0241
Frontal area: 41.16 sq ft (3.824 m2)
Empty weight: 74,500 lb (33,793 kg)
Gross weight: 120,000 lb (54,431 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 133,500 lb (60,555 kg)
135,000 lb (61,000 kg) combat overload
Powerplant: 4 × Wright R-3350-23 Duplex-Cyclone 18-cylinder air-cooled turbo supercharged radial piston engines, 2,200 hp (1,600 kW) each
Propellers: 4-bladed constant-speed fully-feathering propellers, 16 ft 7 in (5.05 m) diameter
Performance
Maximum speed: 357 mph (575 km/h, 310 kn)
Cruise speed: 220 mph (350 km/h, 190 kn)
Stall speed: 105 mph (169 km/h, 91 kn)
Range: 3,250 mi (5,230 km, 2,820 nmi)
Ferry range: 5,600 mi (9,000 km, 4,900 nmi)
Service ceiling: 31,850 ft (9,710 m) [28]
Rate of climb: 900 ft/min (4.6 m/s)
Lift-to-drag: 16.8
Wing loading: 69.12 lb/sq ft (337.5 kg/m2)
Power/mass: 0.073 hp/lb (0.120 kW/kg)
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[@disomino]

Thank you!

[@Dronescapes]

You're welcome!

[@collinmccallum]

wow!

[@daveray44]

I used to be an Electro-mechanical Team Chief for Minuteman Missiles. Looking at that hydrogen bomb every day, seeing how it's really diminutive in size compared to Fatman, even though it had 50 times the power. One thing, though, that i quickly discovered how serious everyone involved was to carry out the mission, if called to

[@tubthump]

Fighting between USSR and Japan continued for a month after the Nagasaki nuclear attack.

[@jimjankswankson]

Lmfao… Love how they call it “Murder”. So what would you call Pearl Harbor?🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Dronescapes]

A cowardly attack perpetrated by a murderous, racist and brutal Imperial regime that according to Japanese scholars killed more than 15 million innocent children, women and men, often with methods eerily similar to the ones used by Nazi Germany.