Boeing KB-50

The Boeing KB-50 was a modified Boeing B-50 Superfortress for air refueling needs by the United States Air Force. Two primary tanker versions were developed and produced; the KB-50J and the KB-50K.

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Le Boeing KB-50 est un avion ravitailleur des années 1950 dérivé du bombardier B-50 Superfortress. Au total, 138 B-50 sont convertis et le premier d'entre-eux vole en décembre 1955.2

Made by Boeing.

It is the successor of the Boeing B-50 Superfortress .

The Boeing KB-50 was a modified Boeing B-50 Superfortress for air refueling needs by the United States Air Force. Two primary tanker versions were developed and produced; the KB-50J and the KB-50K.3
Empty Weight Lb
93200
Predecessor
Boeing B-50 Superfortress
Eng 1 Type
28
Ceiling Ft
39700
Cruise Speed Mph
367
Eng 2 Type
turbojets
Max Speed Note
at 17
000 ft
Eng 2 Lbf
5200
Developed From
Boeing B-50 Superfortress
Span In
3
Gross Weight Lb
179500
Number Built
138
Crew
6
Climb Rate Ftmin
3260
Retired
1965
Unit Cost
1144296.0
US$1
144
296
Armament
*Unarmed
Height In
7
Eng 2 Name
General Electric J47-GE-23
Primary user
United States Air Force
Manufacturer
Boeing
Range Miles
2300
Max Speed Mph
444
Eng 1 Name
Pratt & Whitney R-4360-35
-35A or -51
Production End Year
1953
Height Ft
33
Span Ft
141
Wing Area Sqft
1720
Production Start Year
1947
Eng 2 Number
2
Length Ft
105
Prime Units
imp
Eng 1 Hp
3500
Eng 1 Number
4
Produced
1947
Length In
1
Category
Air refueling
United States military tanker aircraft

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