Convair XB-53

The Convair XB-53 was a proposed jet-powered medium bomber aircraft designed by Convair for the United States Army Air Force. With a radical tailless forward-swept wing design the aircraft appeared futuristic however the project was cancelled before either of the two prototypes were completed.

* Convair XB-53, from "Aviation Enthusiast Corner" (has drawing at bottom of page) 関連項目 - 1
to refresh your memory, this is the Convair XB-53 that was never built, and do you wonder why? Glenn - Title: Re: Glenn's Current Modeling Projects 2

Made by Convair.

The Convair XB-53 was a proposed jet powered medium bomber aircraft, designed by Convair for the United States Army Air Force.3
Die Convair XA-44 (ab 1948: Convair XB-53) war eine Projektbezeichnung für ein Bombenflugzeug des US-amerikanischen Herstellers Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation. ~ Die Lockheed XP-49 war ein US-amerikanischer Jagdflugzeug-Prototyp.4
Height Main
721.36
Height Alt
7.22 m
Engine(jet)
Allison J35
Length Alt
24.2 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
60000.0
Thrust Main
4000
Jet Or Prop
jet
Range Main
2
000 mi
Loaded Weight Main
60000.0
Max Speed Alt
500
Max Speed Main
580 mph
Bombs
12000.0
Performance Header
Performance
Loading Main
Unknown
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
27000.0
Ceiling Main
44000.0
Number Built
Crew
4
Thrust/weight
Unknown
Thrust Alt
18.0
Span Main
2456.1800000000003
Area Main
1370.0
Primary user
Span Alt
24.6 m
Plane Or Copter?
Manufacturer
Status
First Flight
n-a
Number Of Jets
3
Climb Rate Main
Unknown
Type of jet
Length Main
2423.16
Range Alt
1700
Empty Weight Main
31760.0
Ceiling Alt
13
400 m
Category

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