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 Army Air Forces under specification V-8237-1 and was designated XA-45.

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 production due to shifting priorities.

2012年10月6日 · The XB-51 may have been the best bomber that never entered production and never fought a battle. A somewhat odd-looking aircraft pushed through the sky by three turbojet engines, the XB-51 was fast and effective.

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 media of the XB-51...

The Martin XB-51 was an American "tri-jet" ground attack aircraft designed to a 1945 United States Army Air Forces requirement. It was originally designed as an attack aircraft by the Air Force under specification V-8237-1 and was designated XA-45.

On April 1, 1946, the Glenn L. Martin Company of Baltimore, Maryland proposed a straight-winged, six-seat attack bomber powered by two TG-110 turboprops and two I-40 turbojets. The aircraft promised a maximum speed of 505 mph, a cruising speed of 325 mph, and a combat radius of 800 miles.

2023年4月16日 · The Lockheed Martin XB-51 was a truly fascinating jet bomber that emerged during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Despite never reaching full-scale production, the XB-51’s revolutionary design and technological advancements had a …

It was an excellent movie, and the XB-51 was cast as the Gilbert XF-120, an aircraft being tested at Edwards AFB in California. One of my most favorite aircraft.

2023年4月12日 · The Martin XB-51, also known as ‘The Flying Cigar’ because of its signature elongated fuselage, was a medium bomber most famous for losing out to the English Electric Canberra during a 1951 fly-off.

2024年3月25日 · The XB-51 had a maximum speed of 560 knots (644 miles per hour/1,037 kilometers per hour) at Sea Level—0.85 Mach. The service ceiling was 39,400 feet (12,009 meters) and the maximum ferry range was 1,255 nautical …