Douglas B-18 Bolo Medium Bomber Family
The Douglas B-18 Bolo was a twin-engine medium bomber derived from the DC-2 and selected by the U.S. Army Air Corps after the 1935 bomber competition. It became the service's principal medium bomber before newer types displaced it, while surviving Bolos continued in transport, training, and anti-submarine work.
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Identity
- Aliases
- B-18 BoloDouglas DB-1DB-1Bolo
- Family Name
- Douglas B-18 Bolo
- Full Name
- Douglas B-18 Bolo Medium Bomber Family
- Roles
- militarycargoreconnaissance
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Douglas B-18 Bolo was a twin-engine medium bomber derived from the DC-2 and selected by the U.S. Army Air Corps after the 1935 bomber competition. It became the service's principal medium bomber before newer types displaced it, while surviving Bolos continued in transport, training, and anti-submarine work.
- First Flight Year
- 1,935
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- August 8, 2026 at 02:31:47 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 8, 2026 at 02:31:47 UTC