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First flight of B-47 was in 1947; this design deeply influenced later aircraft such as the B-52 and many commercial jets with its swept wings and nacelle layout. Hill Aerospace Museum
Aircraft identity
Registration
012360
ICAO Type
B47
Model
B-47 Stratojet
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United States Air Force (military)
Airline Code
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Livery
Bare metal (weathered military USAF finish)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
6 × General Electric J47-GE turbojet
Thrust
Each engine: 27 kN (6,000 lbf)
Wingspan
35.42 m
Length
32.92 m
Height
8.38 m
MTOW
98,520 kg
Range
6,440 km
Capacity
3 crew up to ~10,000 kg bombs
Cruise Speed
844 km/h
Noise Rating
N/A (pre-ICAO rating, very loud early jet)
Location
Airport Code
HIF/KHIF
Airport Name
Hill Air Force Base