How much does a Superfortress cost?

The $3 billion cost of design and production (equivalent to $45 billion today), far exceeding the $1.9 billion cost of the Manhattan Project, made the B-29 program the most expensive of the war….Boeing B-29 Superfortress.

Is the B-29 Superfortress still in service?

Of the 3,970 built, 26 survive in complete form today, 24 of which reside in the United States, and two of which are airworthy.

Where is the B-29 Superfortress?

Display Status: This object is on display in the World War II Aviation (UHC) at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Boeing’s B-29 Superfortress was the most sophisticated propeller-driven bomber of World War II and the first bomber to house its crew in pressurized compartments.

How many B-29s are still flying?

Today, only 26 Boeing B-29 Superfortress remains in complete shape. How many B-29 are still flying? Out of the 26 surviving B-29s, only two are airworthy today and able to fly. They are called FIFI and Doc.

Can you fly in b29?

B-29 Doc Flight Experience passengers must be at least 6-years-old and able to climb in and out of the aircraft on their own, sit in their own seat and operate their own seat belt. Questions can be directed to [email protected]. Fly through the skies in B-29 Doc, a rare World War II bomber!

Are B-29s still used?

Who owns B-29 Doc?

Doc’s Friends, Inc.
Doc is a Boeing B-29 Superfortress. It is one of two that are currently flying in the world, the other B-29 being FIFI. It is owned by Doc’s Friends, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Wichita, Kansas, United States….Doc (aircraft)