North American NA-40
North American Aviation · United States · first flew 1939 · bomber
The North American NA-40 was an American prototype bomber developed by North American Aviation in the late 1930s for evaluation by the United States Army Air Corps.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.33 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-wing twin-engined attack bomber
- Two tractor engines
- Direct predecessor of the B-25 Mitchell
Look for a mid-wing twin-engined bomber, the single prototype that preceded the B-25.
Specifications
- The North American NA-40 has a length of 14.33 m (47 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 20.12 m (66 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 497 km/h (309 mph).
- Typical crew: 5.
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History
It was developed from the XB-21 and first flew in January 1939. Only one was built.
Variants
It led directly to the B-25 Mitchell medium bomber.
Where you'll see it
The NA-40 was unsuccessful in evaluation but led directly to the B-25 Mitchell.
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