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36: 232:, Martin revised the XB-16 design as the Model 145B. The wingspan was increased from 140 ft (43 m) to 173 ft (53 m), and a set of V-1710 engines added to the trailing edge. This version had a wingspan 20% greater than that of the 243:
project was, as it was not fast enough to meet the requirements set by the Army. Since both were canceled around the same time, Martin did not have time to produce an XB-16.
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3,200 mi (5,100 km, 2,800 nmi) with 12,180 lb (5,520 kg) of bombs
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V-12 liquid-cooled piston engines, 1,000 hp (750 kW) each (Model 145B ×6)
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237 mph (381 km/h, 206 kn) at 20,000 ft (6,100 m)
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The XB-16 was canceled for essentially the same reason that the
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United States Army Air Corps
Allison V-1710
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1935
B-29 Superfortress
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