Summary and Key Points: The B-47 Stratojet is one of the least-celebrated Cold War bombers — and one of the most influential.
The B-47 Stratojet changed bomber design by combining German swept wing research, six underwing engines, a bicycle landing gear layout, and performance that made it one of the most advanced aircraft ...
In 2001, a Department of Energy hydrographic survey suggested that the bomb was buried between five and 15 feet of silt. The Air Force has continually assured the public that... The B-47 was so ...
Following World War II, America's nuclear capability rested with the Boeing B-47 Stratojet—a high-speed precursor to the modern jet airliner. The surprisingly capable strategic bomber carried out ...
Here’s What to Remember: The Air Force didn’t think it could develop missiles that could meet the requirement before the deadline. So it tried converting an existing bomber aircraft into a drone, as a ...