Hopkins, Robert S.

Boeing B-47 Stratojet

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ISBN 13:
9781910809082
author:
Hopkins, Robert S.
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Crecy Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
216 mm X 290 mm
Genre:
29 x 21.6 centimetres (1.03 kg), History, Military History, United States,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£23.11

Description

The Boeing B-47 Stratojet Strategic Air Command's Transitional Bomber The B-47 was a pioneering aircraft that played a crucial role in the development of strategic air power. First proposed during World War II, it evolved into the first swept-wing, medium jet bomber and the most numerous operational aircraft for Strategic Air Command. The B-47 faced significant challenges during its early flight tests, which demonstrated the need for new approaches to flying large aircraft. Despite these teething problems, the B-47 proved versatile and adaptable, being used in a variety of roles including reconnaissance, weather monitoring, testing, and radio relay platforms. Its variants also demonstrated exceptional capabilities as electronic warfare jammers and intelligence gathering platforms. This book provides an in-depth history of the Stratojet, drawing on years of research and experience by its authors. With detailed accounts of the B-47's development, operations, and significance, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of a pivotal moment in aviation history.

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