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What types of American bombers did you have in World War II?

The American bombers in World War II were B 17, B24, B25 and B29.

B 17 was the main bomber of the US Army at the beginning of World War II. Made by Boeing, * * * produced 12700. With 13 heavy machine guns, it is a veritable "air fortress". Although the B 17 has a short range, it has a large bomb load, a high flying height and is solid and reliable. It can often fly back to the airport after being hit hard, thus saving many crew members.

B-24 Liberator is a long-range bombing/reconnaissance plane developed by the United States. It was the largest bomber produced in the United States during the Second World War, and it was also the most used bomber, with an output of 6.5438+0.9 million, which established its position in the history of aircraft development. The B-24 Liberator bomber is not only in Europe, but also in the vast sea and air battlefields in Africa and Asia.

B25 is 1938. In March, the US Army Airlines put forward the minimum requirements for double-engine medium bombers: bomb load 1200 pounds, range 1200 miles, and speed of more than 200 miles per hour. Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Bell and North American companies bid, and finally North America won the bid, followed by B-25. One of the best bombers before the end of World War II, P-5 1, was also made in North America.

B-29 bomber (English: Boeing B-29 strategic bomber, nickname: Superfortress, Chinese: Super Fortress) is a four-engine heavy propeller bomber designed and produced by Boeing Company of the United States. The B-29 bomber, named after the B- 17 flying fortress, was the main strategic bomber of the US Army Air Force in the Asian battlefield of World War II. It was the largest aircraft in the air forces of various countries during World War II, and it was also one of the most advanced weapons with various new technologies at that time. Known as "the strongest bomber in history."