North American Mitchell
Overview
Overview
The B-25 Mitchell was a highly successful, American-designed, medium bomber of World War II. The type was widely exported and six Royal Air Force squadrons in the 2ndTactical Air Force flew B-25 Mitchells in various theatres of operation. Many Royal Canadian Air Force officer and men were attached to the Royal Air Force (United Kingdom) units that operated the type. Following the war, the Mitchell was then supplied in quantity to Royal Canadian Air Force Auxiliary Squadrons along with various other units. It was used primarily as a pilot, navigational or radar trainer and also as a high-speed transport until its retirement in the spring of 1962.
| Designation | |
| Model Number | B-25B, D, J |
| Marks | Mk I, II, III |
| Role | Bomber |
| Taken on strength | 1942 |
| Struck off strength | 1962 |
| Number | 164 |
| Service | RCAF |
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Source: Canadian Combat and Support Aircraft: A Military Compendium by T.F.J. Leversedge © 2007. Translated and reproduced with permission of the author.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Designation | |
| Model Number | B-25B, D, J |
| Marks | Mk I, II, III |
| Role | Bomber |
| Taken on strength | 1942 |
| Struck off strength | 1962 |
| Number | 164 |
| Service | RCAF |
| Crew / passengers | Two pilots and up to three additional crew depending on mission |
|---|---|
| Powerplant | Two 1,700 horsepower Wright Cyclone R-2600-13 radial engines |
| Maximum speed | 272 MPR (438 km/hr) |
| Cruising speed | 230 MPR (370 kilometres per hour) |
| Service ceiling | 24,200 ft (7,380 m) |
| Range | 1,350 mi (2,173 km) |
| Empty weight | 19,418 lbs (8,808 kg) |
| Gross weight | 35,000 lbs (15,876 kg) |
| Span | 67 ft 7 in (20.60 m) |
| Length | 52 ft 11 in (16.13 m) |
| Height | 16 ft 4 in (4.98 m) |
| Wing area | 610 ft2 (56.67 m2) |
| Armament | Provision for eight 0.5 in (12.7 mm) machine guns and 3,000 lbs (1,361 kg) of bombs |
| Cost | Unknown |
Source: Canadian Combat and Support Aircraft: A Military Compendium by T.F.J. Leversedge © 2007. Translated and reproduced with permission of the author.
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