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Bombers currently in service

Ripon-Bloch B-2 Venerable
Accrisius B-3 Vanguard
Spartan B-4 Valiant
Ripon-Bloch B-7 (RB-162) Vindicator
Accrisius B-11 Vigilant

Ripon-Bloch B-2 Venerable


[SIZE=3]Ripon-Bloch RB-131.2 [/SIZE]

Wingspan: 100 ft
Length: 73 ft 18 in
Height:
Empty weight: 23,918 lbs
Loaded weight: 42,000 lbs
Engine: 4 Spartan 900 V-12
Crew: 6
Max. speed: 223 mph at 15,000 ft
Range: 1,278 miles
Service ceiling: 20,500 feet
Rate of climb: 712 feet per minute
Armament: typical, two twin 7.7mm MG turrets and 2,721 kg (6,000lbs) bombload


Year of First Flight: 1934
Typical cost $0.105 million in 1934
Total number procured 500



General Type:
Airplane = 1
Airship = 2
Orbiter = 3
1

Year of First Flight: 1934

Description

Conventional Aircraft
Monoplane
Conventional Fuselage

A monoplane long-range heavy bomber. Armament two twin 7.7mm MG turrets and 6,000lbs bombload
Characteristics:
Weight (maximum) 42,000 lbs
Weight (empty) 23,918 lbs

Length 73.18 ft
Wingspan 100 ft
Wing Area 1,480 sq ft
Sweep 2 degrees

Engines 4
Spartan 900 V-12
Piston

900 hp
at 10,000 ft
Crew 6
Typical cost $0.105 million in 1934
Total number procured 500

Performance:

Top Speed 194 kts = 223 mph (361 kmh)
at 15,000 ft
Mach N/A

Operational Ceiling 20,500 ft

Range 1,110 nm = 1,278 miles
with 9,548 lbs payload
10,465 lbs released at halfway point

Climb 712 fpm

Cruise 152 kts = 175 mph
at 15,000 ft

Corner Speed 193 KIAS =
243 kts at 15,000 ft
Mach N/A
Turning Rate 20.7 deg/sec
Radius 2,272 ft

Internal Data:

Intake / Fan Diameter 9 ft

Bypass Ratio 99.1

Engine Weight 1013 lbs
Overall Efficiency 22.5 percent

Structural Factor 1.00

Number of Wings 1
Number of Fuselages 1

Limiting Airspeed 270 kts
Wing Ultimate g Load 7.50 g
Wing Taper 0.1
Wing Thickness at Root 3.7 ft

Tail / Canard Factor 0.4

Number of Nacelles 4
Length 10.1 ft
Diameter 3.25 ft
Fullness 0.3

Fuselage Diameter 8 ft
Fuselage Fullness 0.5

Pressurized Volume 0 percent
Cargo Decks 1

Cleanness 63 percent
Unstreamlined section 2.2 sq ft

User equipment 2,850 lbs

Accrisius B-3 Vanguard


[SIZE=3]Accrisius B-3B Vanguard[/SIZE]

General Type:
Airplane = 1
Airship = 2
Orbiter = 3
1

Year of First Flight: 1937

Description

Conventional Aircraft
Monoplane
Conventional Fuselage

A monoplane long-range heavy bomber. Armament three twin 12.7mm MG powered turrets and 3,628 kg (8,000lbs) bombload



Characteristics:

Weight (maximum) 65,000 lbs
Weight (empty) 34,838 lbs

Length 72.5 ft
Wingspan 103 ft
Wing Area 1,400 sq ft
Sweep 2 degrees

Engines 4
Roth R-1600
Piston

1,600 hp
at 15,000 ft


Crew 7


Typical cost $0.173 million in 1938
Total number procured 250


Performance:

Top Speed 259 kts = 298.5 mph (480 kmh)
at 15,000 ft
Mach N/A

Operational Ceiling 25,000 ft

Range 2,150 nm = 2,476 miles (3,984km)
with 8,737 lbs payload
10,463 lbs released at halfway point

Climb 477 fpm

Cruise 174 kts = 200 mph
at 15,000 ft

Corner Speed 218 KIAS =
274 kts at 15,000 ft
Mach N/A
Turning Rate 15.8 deg/sec
Radius 3,358 ft



Internal Data:

Intake / Fan Diameter 10 ft

Bypass Ratio 77.73

Engine Weight 1895 lbs
Overall Efficiency 22.5 percent

Structural Factor 1.00

Number of Wings 1
Number of Fuselages 1

Limiting Airspeed 300 kts
Wing Ultimate g Load 6.00 g
Wing Taper 0.1
Wing Thickness at Root 2.7 ft

Tail / Canard Factor 0.5

Number of Nacelles 4
Length 6.2 ft
Diameter 3 ft
Fullness 0.3

Fuselage Diameter 9 ft
Fuselage Fullness 0.5

Pressurized Volume 0 percent
Cargo Decks 0

Cleanness 65 percent
Unstreamlined section 13 sq ft

User equipment 4,900 lbs


[SIZE=3]Accrisius B-3A Vanguard [/SIZE]

Year of First Flight: 1934

Description

Conventional Aircraft
Monoplane
Conventional Fuselage

A monoplane long-range heavy bomber. Armament one twin and two triple 7.7mm MG turrets and 8,000lbs bombload



Characteristics:

Weight (maximum) 55,000 lbs
Weight (empty) 29,149 lbs

Length 72.5 ft
Wingspan 103 ft
Wing Area 1,400 sq ft
Sweep 2 degrees

Engines 4
Ripon R-1000-010RS
Piston

1,000 hp
at 10,000 ft


Crew 7


Typical cost $0.124 million in 1934
Total number procured 500


Performance:

Top Speed 164 kts = 189 mph (304kmh)
at 15,000 ft
Mach N/A

Operational Ceiling 15,500 ft

Range 1,700 nm = 1,958 miles (3,151km)
with 9,901 lbs payload
11,495 lbs released at halfway point

Climb 275 fpm

Cruise 152 kts = 175 mph
at 15,000 ft

Corner Speed 224 KIAS =
282 kts at 15,000 ft
Mach N/A
Turning Rate 17.9 deg/sec
Radius 3,057 ft



Internal Data:

Intake / Fan Diameter 8 ft

Bypass Ratio 79

Engine Weight 1200 lbs
Overall Efficiency 22.5 percent

Structural Factor 1.00

Number of Wings 1
Number of Fuselages 1

Limiting Airspeed 270 kts
Wing Ultimate g Load 7.50 g
Wing Taper 0.1
Wing Thickness at Root 3.5 ft

Tail / Canard Factor 0.5

Number of Nacelles 4
Length 8.5 ft
Diameter 3.5 ft
Fullness 0.3

Fuselage Diameter 9 ft
Fuselage Fullness 0.5

Pressurized Volume 0 percent
Cargo Decks 1

Cleanness 61.5 percent
Unstreamlined section 2.3 sq ft

User equipment 3,820 lbs

Spartan B-4 Valiant
The Valiant was one of the most successful bombers of the late 30's and 40's. It was faster and carried a larger bombload than the Vanguard or Venerable bombers. The design performed well during the Leticia conflict, though the weapons loadout was highly modified by the Squadron deployed.

Mk-1 1935
Dimensions: Length 66.2 ft, Wingspan 140 ft
Engines: 4 Spartan V-1500-1 V-12
Performance: 1,495 hp at 15,000 feet, Top Speed 275 mph at 15,000 ft, Operational Ceiling 25,000 ft, Range 1,405 miles
with 10,607 lbs payload, Climb rate 621 fpm, Cruise 187 kts = 215 mph (346kmh)
at 15,000 ft
Armament: 6x7.7mm LMG in two dorsal turrets (nose and ventral) and two fixed 7.7mm LMG (engine mounts), 4,535 kg (10,000lb) bomb load.
Notes: original configuration

Mk-2 1938
Dimensions: Length 66.2 ft, Wingspan 140 ft
Engines: 4 Spartan V-1500-2 V-12
Performance: 1,550 hp at 15,000 feet, Top Speed 256 kts = 294 mph (473kmh) at 15,000 ft, Operational Ceiling 25,000 ft, Range 1,505 miles
with 10,607 lbs payload
at 15,000 ft
Armament: four 12.7mm MG in two twin turrets (chin and tail), two 7.7mm in upper nose, two 7.7mm LMG in dorsal turret, two 7.7mm LMG in blisters amidships and two ventral 7.7mm LMG (engine mounts), 4,535 kg (10,000lb) bomb load.
Notes armament considerably increased, most Mk-1's were upgraded to this configuration (Mk-2-1)

Mk-3 1940
Dimensions: Length 66.2 ft, Wingspan 140 ft
Engines: 4 Spartan V-1500-4 V-12
Performance: 1,950 hp at 15,000 feet, Top Speed 275 kts = 316 mph (518kmh) at 15,000 ft, Operational Ceiling 29,800 ft, Range 2,300 miles
with 10,607 lbs payload, Climb rate 977 fpm
at 15,000 ft
Armament: 4x12.7mm MG in two dorsal turrets (chin and ventral) 1 20mm in tail turret and two fixed ventral 20mm LMG (under cockpit), 4,535 kg (10,000lb) bomb load.
Notes: Armament further modified, Mk-1's not upgraded to Mk-2 configuration were upgraded to Mk-3 standards (Mk-3-1)

Mk-4 1943
Dimensions: Length 66.2 ft, Wingspan 140 ft
Engines: 4 Spartan V-1500-8 V-12
Performance: 1,950 hp at 15,000 feet, Top Speed 275 kts = 316 mph (518kmh) at 15,000 ft, Operational Ceiling 29,800 ft, Range 2,300 miles
with 4,811 kg (10,607lbs) payload, Climb rate 977 fpm
at 15,000 ft
Armament: four 12.7mm MG in two dorsal turrets (chin and ventral) two 12.7mm in blisters amidships, one 20mm in tail turret and two fixed ventral 20mm (under cockpit), 4,535 kg (10,000lb) bomb load.
Notes: The engines on the Mk-4 were upgraded to V-1500-8 which also required the engine mounted MG's to be removed which improved aerodynamics. All aircraft in this configuration were new aircraft.


Mk-4N 1943
Dimensions: Length 66.2 ft, Wingspan 140 ft
Engines: 4 Spartan V-1500-8 V-12
Performance: 1,950 hp at 15,000 feet, Top Speed 275 kts = 316 mph (518kmh) at 15,000 ft, Operational Ceiling 29,800 ft, Range 2,300 miles
with 10,607 lbs payload, Climb rate 977 fpm
at 15,000 ft
Armament: four 12.7mm MG in two dorsal turrets (chin and ventral), one 20mm in tail turret and two fixed ventral 20mm LMG (under cockpit), 4,535 kg (10,000lb) bomb load.
Notes: A naval version of the Mk-4 allocated to coastal squadrons capable of carrying 2x21" torpedo's and bombs.

Mk-1-3X 1935
Dimensions: Length 66.2 ft, Wingspan 140 ft
Engines: 4 Spartan V-1500-8 V-12
Performance:1,950 hp at 15,000 feet, Top speed 295 mph (474kmh) at 15,000 ft, Operational Ceiling 29,800 ft, Range 2,000 miles
with 10,607 lbs payload, Climb rate 621 fpm, Cruise 187 kts = 215 mph (346kmh)
at 15,000 ft
Armament: 3x7.7mm LMG in tail turret, 4,535 kg (10,000lb) bomb load.
Notes: This version was used as a mother ship for various experimental rocket/jet aircraft. All armaments except tail turret were removed and engines upgraded to V-1500-8 which also required the engine mounted MG's to be removed.

Ripon-Bloch B-7 (RB-162) Vindicator


Ripon-Bloch RB-162

Designed as a replacement for the Venerable bomber it was a great improvement over it's predecessor but was out performed by other heavy bomber designs introduced.

General Type:
Airplane = 1
Airship = 2
Orbiter = 3
1

Year of First Flight: 1938

Description

Conventional Aircraft
Monoplane
Conventional Fuselage

A four engined heavy bomber. Armament comprises one dorsal 20mm, one nose-mounted 13mm HMG and one ventral 13mm HMG and a bombload of 3,600kg (7,936 lbs). Self-sealing tanks fitted.



Characteristics:

Weight (maximum) 45,000 lbs
Weight (empty) 23,138 lbs

Length 71.8 ft
Wingspan 92 ft
Wing Area 1,173 sq ft
Sweep 2 degrees

Engines 4
Ripon R-1200-017S
Piston

1,200 hp
at 15,000 ft


Crew 7


Typical cost $0.139 million in 1939
Total number procured 500


Performance:

Top Speed 269 kts = 309 mph (497kmh)
at 15,000 ft
Mach N/A

Operational Ceiling 26,000 ft

Range 2,000 nm = 2,303 miles (3,706km)
with 8,410 lbs payload
9,776 lbs released at halfway point

Climb 1,057 fpm

Cruise 200 kts = 230 mph
at 15,000 ft

Corner Speed 199 KIAS =
230 kts at 10,000 ft
Mach N/A
Turning Rate 17.2 deg/sec
Radius 2,585 ft



Internal Data:

Intake / Fan Diameter 9 ft

Bypass Ratio 81.85

Engine Weight 1410 lbs
Overall Efficiency 22.5 percent

Structural Factor 1.00

Number of Wings 1
Number of Fuselages 1

Limiting Airspeed 350 kts
Wing Ultimate g Load 6.00 g
Wing Taper 0.2
Wing Thickness at Root 2.5 ft

Tail / Canard Factor 0.35

Number of Nacelles 4
Length 7 ft
Diameter 3 ft
Fullness 0.5

Fuselage Diameter 6 ft
Fuselage Fullness 0.5

Pressurized Volume 0 percent
Cargo Decks 0

Cleanness 72 percent
Unstreamlined section 10 sq ft

User equipment 1,700 lbs

Accrisius B-11 Vigilant

General Type:
Airplane = 1
Airship = 2
Orbiter = 3
1

Year of First Flight: 1946

Description

Conventional Aircraft
Monoplane
Conventional Fuselage

A monoplane four-engined heavy bomber. Armament: 4x 20mm cannon in dorsal and ventral remotely-controlled turrets and 2x 20mm cannon in a tail turret and a fixed 20mm cannon in the nose, 9,071 kg (20,000lbs) bomb load.



Characteristics:

Weight (maximum) 135,000 lbs
Weight (empty) 84,803 lbs

Length 112.5 ft
Wingspan 143 ft
Wing Area 1,800 sq ft
Sweep 2 degrees

Engines 4
Ripon R-2500-017TS
Piston

2,650 hp
at 20,000 ft


Crew 7


Typical cost $2.027 million in 1948
Total number procured 100


Performance:

Top Speed 315 kts = 362 mph (582kmh)
at 20,000 ft
Mach N/A

Operational Ceiling 25,500 ft

Range 2,430 nm = 2,798 miles (4,502 km)
with 17,620 lbs payload
20,058 lbs released at halfway point

Climb 699 fpm

Cruise 260 kts = 299 mph
at 20,000 ft

Corner Speed 286 KIAS =
360 kts at 15,000 ft
Mach N/A
Turning Rate 13.5 deg/sec
Radius 5,175 ft



Internal Data:

Intake / Fan Diameter 16.5 ft

Bypass Ratio 109.87

Engine Weight 2670 lbs
Overall Efficiency 23 percent

Structural Factor 1.00

Number of Wings 1
Number of Fuselages 1

Limiting Airspeed 450 kts
Wing Ultimate g Load 7.00 g
Wing Taper 0.2
Wing Thickness at Root 2.5 ft

Tail / Canard Factor 0.3

Number of Nacelles 4
Length 16 ft
Diameter 3.5 ft
Fullness 0.2

Fuselage Diameter 9.5 ft
Fuselage Fullness 0.2

Pressurized Volume 12 percent
Cargo Decks 0

Cleanness 94 percent
Unstreamlined section 12 sq ft

User equipment 6,300 lbs