Was the B-47 a good plane?

The Strategic Air Command air crews who flew the B-47 loved it, and feared it. The Air Force’s first jet-powered bomber allowed SAC commander Gen. Curtis LeMay to build a formidable nuclear force during the 1950s. “The B-47 was the backbone of the Strategic Air Command,” said retired Col.

Was the B-47 ever used in combat?

The B-47 was in service as a strategic bomber until 1965, at which point it had largely been supplanted by more capable aircraft, such as the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. While never seeing combat as a bomber, reconnaissance RB-47s would occasionally come under fire near or within Soviet air space.

How many B 47s are left?

The Boeing B-47 Stratojet is an American jet-engine Strategic Bomber used by the United States Air Force from 1951 until 1977. Of the 2,032 aircraft built, 23 survive today, none of which is airworthy.

What was top speed of the B-47?

587 mph
Boeing B-47 Stratojet/Top speed

How many B-52 bombers are still in service?

76 aircraft
The B-52 has been in service with the USAF since 1955. As of June 2019, there are 76 aircraft in inventory; 58 operated by active forces (2nd Bomb Wing and 5th Bomb Wing), 18 by reserve forces (307th Bomb Wing), and about 12 in long-term storage at the Davis-Monthan AFB Boneyard.

Who made the b47?

Boeing
Boeing B-47 Stratojet/Manufacturers

Are there any B 36 bombers still flying?

Of the nearly 400 examples built, only 4 intact examples remain. Despite its record size, the B-36 was largely overshadowed by its more famous predecessor, the B-29, and its long-lived successor, the still-flying B-52.

What was wrong with the B-47?

Then a wing dipped, struck the runway, and the aircraft crashed and burned. Analysis revealed a loss of power (engine failure, failure of water injection) that induced yaw. When this happened, the B-47 entered a stall, and a crash was unavoidable. Takeoff crashes also resulted from incorrect preflight planning.