sparkomatic 7 Posted January 24, 2008 A couple of size comparisons... and I never realized that the B-47 was so fat...it always looks so clean...then again the BUFF really isnt that big, I think I read that the BONE is actually larger, but looks smaller...man another Dr Who reference in the same week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted January 25, 2008 The B-47 isn't that fat. I went inside the bomb bay of one at the 8th AF Museum in E GA and it's NOT that wide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 25, 2008 granted, just saying that I always thought it was smaller, more svelte...it looks huge in this shot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Julhelm 266 Posted January 26, 2008 I mean, the B-36 is the only aircraft designed to carry the T12 43.600lb bomb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted January 26, 2008 Yeah the B-36 at the USAF Museum is just huge. No pictures can give you an accurate dipiction on how big the B-36 is. I am in awe everytime i see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 26, 2008 and it had TEN engines...I mean 6 turnin and 4 burnin...wasnt it called "aluminum overcast" or something to that effect? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted January 26, 2008 Yeah it was, and for good reason. I would of loved to taken a flight in one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atreides 144 Posted January 26, 2008 Also, wasn't the 36 a carrier or supposed to be a carrier of the nuclear powerplant, as in nuclear powered bomber, the problem was radiation shielding for the pilot's weighed a ton, the true winner being the Navy where they took that idea and voila nuclear sub's ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Viggen 587 Posted January 26, 2008 Also, wasn't the 36 a carrier or supposed to be a carrier of the nuclear powerplant, as in nuclear powered bomber, the problem was radiation shielding for the pilot's weighed a ton, the true winner being the Navy where they took that idea and voila nuclear sub's ! Yep. Don't forget the FICON projects as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted January 26, 2008 Yep. Don't forget the FICON projects as well! Yeah that B-36 was used for alot of stuff. FICON was my favorite though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 26, 2008 I remember watching a Discovery Wings program on it (same series of programs that had the -104 and -105...man why cant Discovery still do that instead of Monster garage?)...it was beyond sweet...I think they had a tunnel through the bomb bay and a sled to ride it through...but dont quote me as its been quite a while since I saw that show, and unlike the history channel which would be happy to sell you a DVD of them selling you a DVD, Discovery sucked at archiving their programs...man the Wings of the Red Star program still makes me...uh...excited Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted January 26, 2008 I remember watching a Discovery Wings program on it (same series of programs that had the -104 and -105...man why cant Discovery still do that instead of Monster garage?)...it was beyond sweet...I think they had a tunnel through the bomb bay and a sled to ride it through...but dont quote me as its been quite a while since I saw that show, and unlike the history channel which would be happy to sell you a DVD of them selling you a DVD, Discovery sucked at archiving their programs...man the Wings of the Red Star program still makes me...uh...excited You can go into the bomb bay of the one at WPAFB. There you can see the tunnel. I got pics of it, I iwll sort throug them when I get home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Viggen 587 Posted January 26, 2008 You could? Damn! When I was there we couldn't. Then again my Civil Air Patrol flight only had half an hour in each hangar. Stupid pencil pushing senior members! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted January 28, 2008 You can see the tunnel to the right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S-70 Blackhawk 0 Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) I think I read that the BONE is actually larger, but looks smaller...man another Dr Who reference in the same week Nice photo's dude!!! I believe you're thinking of the B-2 Stealth Bomber (they really need a cool name for that, like BUFF for the -52, Lancer for the B-1B etc) Cheers Blackhawk :yes: Edited January 28, 2008 by S-70 Blackhawk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 28, 2008 to further expand on the size of the bombers in just a few years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TX3RN0BILL 3 Posted January 28, 2008 What is the 4-jet-engined delta plane in the first picture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 28, 2008 What is the 4-jet-engined delta plane in the first picture? Great question, it is the amazing B-58 "Hustler"...there is one available in the download section...goes fast, kills lots of people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+hgbn 91 Posted January 28, 2008 Great question, it is the amazing B-58 "Hustler"...there is one available in the download section...goes fast, kills lots of people And it comes with one of the largest drop tank in the world, glad I dont have to pay the fuel for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 28, 2008 eh...you know that was not just for gas, right? It was also a weapon storage area... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+hgbn 91 Posted January 28, 2008 Yeah I know, but anyway most of it must have been a gas tank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkomatic 7 Posted January 28, 2008 true, but doing the math in getting that much aluminum to go that fast that far = saudi arabia's annual yield... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+hgbn 91 Posted January 28, 2008 true, but doing the math in getting that much aluminum to go that fast that far = saudi arabia's annual yield... You can say that again, probably the main reason to cancel the B-58 project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TX3RN0BILL 3 Posted January 28, 2008 Means if you dumped the whole thing it would make a nice explosion? Fuel and weapons... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted January 28, 2008 Uh yeah, it was a nuclear bomb and a fuel tank. FastCargo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
