The Douglas XB-22 was to be a modified B-18A Bolo with much more powerful engines. Despite a 60% increase in power, however, the re-engined XB-22 had unsatisfactory estimated performance and the project was cut before any aircraft were converted.
Specifications (XB-22)[]
General characteristics
Crew: 6
Length: 57 ft 10 in (17.63 m)
Wingspan: 89 ft 6 in (27.28 m)
Height: 15 ft 2 in (4.62 m)
Wing area: 959 ft² (89.1 m2)
Empty weight: 16,321 lb (7,403 kg)
Loaded weight: 22,123 lb (10,035 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 27,500 lb (12,500 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × Wright R-2600-1 radial engines, 1,600 hp (1,200 kW) each
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