The Martin XB-51 was an American trijet ground-attack aircraft. It was designed in 1945 and made its maiden flight in 1949. It was originally designed as a bomber for the United States …

2020年10月28日 · Martin’s XB-51 flew for the first time on October 28, 1949. Considering its unconventional and futuristic appearance, it must have been a remarkable event. But very little …

2012年10月6日 · The XB-51 incorporated a rotary weapons bay that enabled it to deliver bombs while flying at high speed. Capable of 645 mph at sea level in level flight, the XB-51 would …

5 天之前 · Sleek, powerful, and ahead of its time—the XB-51 was poised to be a game-changing aircraft in the U.S. arsenal. But despite its advanced design and high performance, it never …

The Martin XB-51 was a colossal bomber aircraft built in the late 1940s that exceeded all expectations and was probably the finest bomber that never went to ...

2020年10月20日 · The Martin XB-51 was a unique, three-engine, swept-wing attack bomber built just after WWII. While its performance exceeded expectations, the aircraft was not selected for …

2023年5月1日 · The Martin XB-51 was a three-engine, swept-wing, light bomber. It carried a two-man crew and had a top speed of 645mph at sea level. Only two prototypes were built: 46-685 …

The XB-51 is the first Air Force three-jet bomber. Both the wings and the tail of the all-metal, mid-wing aircraft are swept back at an angle of 35 degrees and the horizontal tail surfaces are …

The Martin XB-51 was an unusual ground-attack plane, and one of the most highly advanced aircraft at the time of its first flight in 1949. Two jet engines were carried in pods near the nose …

2024年12月27日 · Martin XB-51 was a very special type of jet-bomber, built by Martin Company back in the 50s. It helped the U.S. Air Force accomplish very important missions, such as …