Historical Events tagged with "stratojet"
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Military & Warfare
First Flight of the Boeing B-47 Stratojet
December 17th, 1947 77 years ago
The Boeing B-47 Stratojet, a strategic bomber, took its first flight on December 17, 1947, at the Boeing plant in Renton, Washington. This aircraft, designed to fulfill the United States Air Force's need for a high-speed, long-range bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons, served as a pivotal part of the Cold War arsenal. The flight marked a significant advancement in jet propulsion technology and bomber design, emphasizing speed and performance.
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