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Convair YB-60

Military
Convair YB-60

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The Convair YB-60 of 1952 was an experimental eight-engine strategic bomber exploring unconventional powerplant arrangements. At an impressive 52.1 meters with 62.8-meter wingspan and accommodating five crew, it represented ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful alternative to the B-47 and B-52.

Specificații

Rol
Strategic bomber
Echipaj
5
Motoare
8
Primul zbor
1952
Lungime
52,1 m
Anvergură
62,8 m
Viteză maximă
818 km/h