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    North American B-25 MitchellAmerican medium bomber
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    North American B-25 Mitchell - Wikipedia

    • Learn about the history, design, and performance of the B-25 Mitchell, a medium bomber used by many Allied air forces in World War II. Find out how it got its name, how it evolved, and how it was used in various theaters and missions. See more

    The B-25 Mitchell: Bomber and Raider
    The B-25 Mitchell: Bomber and Raider
    In 1941, the United States entered World War II and needed a reliable medium bomber to strike the enemy. The North American B-25 Mitchell was the answer.
    Overview

    The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. Used by many … See more

    Design and development

    In March 1939, the US Army Air Corps issued a specification for a medium bomber that was capable of carrying a payload of 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) over 1,200 miles (1,900 km) at 300 mph (480 km/h). North American Aviation (NAA) … See more

    Operational history

    Most B-25s in American service were used in the war against Japan in Asia and the Pacific. The Mitchell fought from the Northern Pacific to the South Pacific and the Far East. These areas included the campaigns … See more

    Variants

    B-25 The initial production version of B-25s, they were powered by 1,350 hp (1,007 kW) R-2600-9 engines. and carried up to 3,600 lb (1,600 kg) of bombs and defensive armament of three .30 machine guns in nose, waist… See more

    Operators

    Argentina
    • An ex-USAAF TB-25N (s/n 44-31173) was acquired in June 1961 and registered locally as LV-GXH, it was privately operated as a smuggling aircraft. It was confiscate… See more

    Accidents and incidents

    At 9:40 on 28 July 1945, a USAAF B-25D crashed in thick fog into the north side of the Empire State Building between the 79th and 80th floors. Fourteen people died — 11 in the building and the three occupants of the aircraft… See more

    Surviving aircraft

    Many B-25s are currently kept in airworthy condition by air museums and collectors. See more

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  1. AOPA
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    North American B-25 Mitchell - AOPA

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  3. The Aviation History Online Museum
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    North American B-25 Mitchell - Aviation History

  4. Britannica
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    B-25 | Crew, Wingspan, Versions, & Doolittle Raid

    Aug 30, 2024 · Learn about the B-25 Mitchell, a twin-engine monoplane with a range of 1,350 miles and a crew of four to six. It was used in the Doolittle Raid, skip-bombing attacks, and other missions in the Pacific and Mediterranean …

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    The Restoration of B-25J 44-30733 Sandbar Mitchell - Warbirds of …

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    1943 North American B-25H 'Mitchell' - N10V - EAA

    Aug 11, 2016 · The B-25 featured twin radial piston engines, twin vertical stabilizers, retractable tricycle landing gear, a bomb bay, and machine gun turrets. With the installation of a 75 mm cannon, the B-25 became the first …

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    North American B-25 Mitchell Twin-Engine Medium …

    Oct 3, 2023 · The bomb bay could accommodate up to 3,600lb of droppable stores and defense was through just three 0.30 caliber machine guns - one fitted at the nose, one at the waist (beam) position, and the final installation in a …

  9. Simple Flying
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    What Made The B-25 Bomber Such An Incredible …

    Oct 28, 2023 · Learn about the B-25 Mitchell, a versatile and indispensable aircraft in World War II, used for bombing, reconnaissance, gunship, and VIP transport. Find out how the B-25 flew, what made it pilot-friendly, and what …

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    B-25 Mitchell Bomber – Photos and Videos - WAR …

    Sep 12, 2018 · Learn about the B-25 Mitchell Bomber, a twin-engine medium bomber that served in various theaters and missions during World War II. See photos and videos of its design, performance, and operations, including the …

  11. tri-statewarbirdmuseum.org
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    B-25 Mitchell | Tri-State Warbird Museum

    Serial Number: 45-8898 | Tail: N898BW. Manufacturer: North American Aviation. Designed by North American Aviation of Inglewood, CA as a medium bomber intended for level bombing from medium altitudes the B-25 Mitchell also saw …