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B-47 Stratojet
Boeing · USA
The B-47 was a major design breakthrough, featuring engines in underslung pods and a sleek, swept-wing profile. It became the backbone of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) throughout the 1950s.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 977 km/h |
| Range | 3,240 km |
| Ceiling | 10,100 m |
| Engines | 6x General Electric J47-GE-25 turbojets |
Armament & Payload
2x 20mm M24A1 cannons in a remote-controlled tail turret; 25,000 lbs of bombs.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
HTK-1 (K-240) →
Bomber
B-47 Stratojet
Boeing · USA
The B-47 was a major design breakthrough, featuring engines in underslung pods and a sleek, swept-wing profile. It became the backbone of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) throughout the 1950s.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 977 km/h |
| Range | 3,240 km |
| Ceiling | 10,100 m |
| Engines | 6x General Electric J47-GE-25 turbojets |
Armament & Payload
2x 20mm M24A1 cannons in a remote-controlled tail turret; 25,000 lbs of bombs.