davparlr
Senior Master Sergeant
Yes, I noticed that also, yet it has a well accepted reputation for being fast. Tis a puzzlement.While the B-26 was considered 'HOT' it speed advantage may not have been that great. Numbers are from Joe Baugher's site.
B-25----322mph at 15,000ft
B-25A---315mph at 15,000ft
B-25B---300mph at 15,000ft
B-25C---284mph at 15,000ft
B-25G---280mph at 15,000ft
B-25H---275mph at 15,000ft
B-25J---275m[h at 15,000ft
B-26----315mph at 15,000ft
B-26A---313mph at 15,000ft
B-26B---282mph at 15,000ft
B-26C---282mph at 15,000ft
B-26F---275mph at 15,000ft
B-26G---274mph at 15,000ft
'' '' ---283mph at 5,000ft.
Now maybe the B-26 was a lot faster low down or something but I am not seeing a big difference in the speeds for the most common versions. at least not enough to make a big difference.