Boeing XB-29-BO prototype 41-002
Boeing XB-29-BO serial 41-002 was the first flying Superfortress prototype. It made the first XB-29 flight from Boeing Field, Seattle, on 21 September 1942, beginning the flight-test programme for the pressurized, long-range bomber.
Identity
- Aliases
- XB-29Boeing Model 34541-002First XB-29 built
- Name
- Boeing XB-29-BO prototype 41-002
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Boeing XB-29-BO serial 41-002 was the first flying Superfortress prototype. It made the first XB-29 flight from Boeing Field, Seattle, on 21 September 1942, beginning the flight-test programme for the pressurized, long-range bomber.
- First Flight Date
- 1942-09-21
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 15:26:43 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 15:26:43 UTC
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- Vehicle Code
- 41-002