Stratojet B47 Model Airplane

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The Stratojet B47 model plane's paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely complete, reflecting the original airplane. This Stratojet B47 model airplane is definitely the ideal piece to every aviation enthusiast and avid aircraft collector, reviving the good, old flight memories and perfect display.

This top-quality Stratojet B47 model plane will surely be appreciated by anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift. This Stratojet B47 model plane is definitely the ideal gift to every aviation enthusiast and avid aircraft collector, reviving the good, old flight memories for it displays perfect resemblance to the actual Stratojet B47. To ensure a damage-free product straight to your doorstep, the Stratojet B47 model plane with its base stand is safely covered with foam and carefully packed in a box.

The Boeing B-47 Stratojet was the country's first swept-wing multi-engine bomber. It represented a milestone in aviation history and a revolution in aircraft design. Every large jet aircraft today is a descendant of the B-47. Boeing engineers had envisioned a jet-powered plane as early as 1943. The XB-47 was proposed as early as 1945 - the final year of the Second World War - and beat out a notable flying wing design proposed by the Northrop corporation. From there, the first base B-47 Stratojet was to fly by 1947, featuring a powerful array of 6 x turbojet engines. A crew of three personnel could man the machine, which itself could undergo extensive ranges with inflight refueling.

By 1965, the B-47 system had all but run its course, now replaced by the Convair B-58 Hustler and the B-52 Stratofortress series of bombers (both aircraft detailed elsewhere on this site). Despite this somewhat average life span for operational service, the B-47 was a major contributor for the United States Air Force in terms of defense and deterrence. Serving as a capable high or low level bomber and reconnaissance operator ensured the system a good reputation and paved the way for future bomber designs capitalizing on the successes pioneered by the groundbreaking B-47.

Between 1947 and 1956, a total of 2,032 B-47s in all variants were built. Boeing built 1,373, Douglas Aircraft Co. built 274 and Lockheed Aircraft Corp. built 385.