Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Boeing XB-15
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1937
- Crew10
- Primary RoleHeavy bomber
- GenerationInterwar
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine Type14-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R-1830-11
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp
- Number of Engines4
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
- Internal Fuel13,600 kg
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed317.012 km/h
- Cruise Speed244.598 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,760.72 m
- Ferry Range8,000 km
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
- Length26.518 m
- Wingspan45.415 m
- Height7.62 m
- Wing Area258.27
- Empty Weight17,104.802 kg
- Loaded Weight55,000 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight32,072.242 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload3,600 kg
- Internal Gun** 3 × .30 in (7.62 mm) M1919 Browning machine guns ** 3 × .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesNo
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built1
- Operators2
- Variants1
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1945
- Production Start1934
- Production End1937
- Operational StatusCanceled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1934Production started
- 1937Production ended
92
years in service
3
years in production
1
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
STRATEGIC BOMBERS RANKING Strategic Bombers · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
76STRATEGIC BOMBERS3INTERWAR PERIOD · STRATEGIC BOMBERS1985UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS125PERFORMANCE/PRICE · STRATEGIC BOMBERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theStrategic Bomberscategory.
📚 Sources