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B-47 Stratojet Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions
United States Air Force
B-47 Stratojet Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions
United States Air Force
The U. S. Air Force?s first all-jet strategic bomber, the swept-wing Boeing B-47 Stratojet had a range of 3,500 nautical miles and a payload capacity of 20,000 pounds. It served as the mainstay of Strategic Air Command in the 1950s into the mid 1960s. The B-47 was an outgrowth of WWII research and development efforts, and the prototype aircraft first flew in December of 1947. The unique six-jet design featured twin engine pods on the wing near the fuselage, and one outboard. It also incorporated an elegant bicycle-type landing gear with two-wheel struts on the forward and aft fuselage and outrigger wheels. In 1956, over 1300 B-47s and 250 RB-47s were on alert. It was the high water mark for the aircraft, which was fully supplanted by the B-52 by 1967. This B-47 pilot?s flight operating manual was originally produced by the USAF. It has been slightly reformatted but is reproduced here in its entirety. It provides a fascinating view inside the cockpit of one of history?s great planes.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | February 9, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9781935700548 |
Publishers | Periscope Film, LLC |
Pages | 100 |
Dimensions | 203 × 254 × 5 mm · 217 g |
Language | English |
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