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Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1
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Witteman-Lewis XNBL-1

1923 prototype strategic bomber aircraft

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Overview

The Wittemann-Lewis NBL-1 "Barling Bomber" was an experimental long-range, heavy bomber built for the United States Army Air Service in the early 1920s. Although unsuccessful, it was an early attempt at creating a strategic bomber.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelLiberty L-12A

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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