JB 20 BEAST

The TASEL JB20 BEAST is a long-range, high-altitude, Mach 2.8 strategic bomber developed and manufactured by the Travancore aerospace company TASEL.

Role: Strategic long-range Bomber

National origin: Travancore

Manufacturer:TASEL

Status:In service

Primary user: Travancore Army ,Air force

Built by: Travancore Production Plant Attingal

General characteristics

Crew: 2; Pilot and Weapon Management officer.

Length: 107 ft 5 in (32.74 m)

Wingspan: 55 ft 7 in (16.94 m)

Height: 18 ft 6 in (5.64 m).

Wing area: 1,800 sq ft (170 m2

Aspect ratio: 1.7

Empty weight: 67,500 lb (30,617 kg)

Gross weight: 152,000 lb (68,946 kg)

Max takeoff weight: 172,000 lb (78,018 kg)

Fuel capacity: 12,219.2 US gal (10,174.6 imp gal; 46,255 l) in 6 tank groups (9 tanks)

Powerplant: 2 × TS afterburning turbojets, (1650 kN) thrust each

Performance

Maximum speed: 1,910 kn (2,200 mph, 3,540 km/h) at 80,000 ft (24,000 m)

Maximum speed: Mach 2.82

Ferry range: 2,824 nmi (3,250 mi, 5,230 km)

Service ceiling: 85,000 ft (26,000 m)

Rate of climb: 11,820 ft/min (60.0 m/s)