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Description
| Manufacturer: | Boeing |
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| Base model: | B-47 | ||
| Designation: | B-47 | ||
| Version: | E | ||
| Nickname: | Stratojet | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | ||
| Designation Period: | 1924-Present | ||
| Basic role: | Bomber | ||
Specifications
| Length: | 107' 1" | 32.6 m | |
| Height: | 28' | 8.5 m | |
| Wingspan: | 116' | 35.3 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 225,999 lb | 102,494 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 226,000 lb | 102,494 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 6 | ||
| Powerplant: | General Electric J47-GE | ||
| Thrust (each): | 7,200 lb | 3,265 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 3,500 miles | 5,636 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 560 mph | 901 km/h | 487 kt |
| Max Speed: | 610 mph | 982 km/h | 530 kt |
| Ceiling: | 39,300 ft | 11,978 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Castle Air Museum | Atwater | California |
| Eighth Air Force Museum | Barksdale AFB | Louisiana |
| Grissom Air Park - Heritage Museum Foundation | Grissom AFB | Indiana |
| Little Rock AFB | Little Rock AFB | Arkansas |
| March Field Air Museum | Riverside | California |
| McConnell AFB | McConnell AFB | Kansas |
| Plattsburgh AFB | Plattsburgh AFB | New York |
| Strategic Air Command Museum | Ashland | Nebraska |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
B-47E on display
Castle Air Museum | Eighth Air Force Museum | Grissom Air Park - Heritage Museum Foundation | Little Rock AFB | |
March Field Museum | McConnell AFB | Plattsburgh AFB | Strategic Air Command Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Russ Radden Gatesville, TX | The 307th FMS Electric Shop was my duty station from May, 58 thru Feb, 62. I was the only A/2 (at least at LAFB) with a 42370 AFCS endorsement on B-47's. The B-47E was a spectacular piece of equipment, both loved and hated for various reasons. Nobody really cared to fly in one from our shop ("deathtrap")... Sgt. Fish, and I spent many hours during our tours,in the 4th "Man" seat. I spent most of my time as a "launch specialist" on the evening and graveyard shifts and had the opportunity to developed a strong relationship with the flight crews, assured them of an electrically safe plane and got a bit of "stick time" as a reward. During days I was able to pick up my Private PL and flew parts runs with the SAC AeroClub T-34 to Tinker and Whitman on a fairly regular basis. Regret I didn't take advantage of my OTS appointment....ended up with a CICFI and being an Aerospace/Aviation Advocate/Educator for 40+years. Lots of fond memories and very few regrets. 05/20/2014 @ 19:08 [ref: 68479] |
| Gerald M.Causey Moultrie Ga., GA | I was station at Hunter Air Force Base in 1956-1960. I worked on the J-47E/B-47E bomber. I was in the 2nd OMS squdron. On the evening of July 10 1957 We where receiveing our air craft in after an SAC alert. The b-47E being tied down with static lines. I was on the right wing side reaching for the static line When I received a full bolt of lighting,Knock we to heck and back the crew thought I was dead. My CO!, they said gave me first responder treatment until the meat wagon arrived. I never was right after being strafed by lighting. I would like to talk to you airman that have comments on here,like Tim postom and the other airman. Do you know of any body that has been hit by lighting I would like to share,Thank each one of you for your service to this great country.........Airman 2ND Class G.Causey AF14621951. 05/03/2013 @ 11:00 [ref: 67790] |
| CMSgt Ron Patterson (Ret) , OH | I was a EB-47 Crew Chief at Lockbourne AFB, Oh during the period 1958-1963 with many days on the SAC alert pad and TDYs to England. 04/08/2013 @ 12:07 [ref: 67721] |
| Robert Moore Lake Charles, LA | I am the general manager of million air lake Charles , Chennault international airport. I have several pictures on my computer from the late 50s of Chennault AFB including the 47 that caught fire.
My email is bmoore@millionair.com 10/20/2012 @ 20:29 [ref: 67324] |
| Frank Hagberg Green Valley, AZ | I was with the 68th BW, 656th Bomb Sqdn from 1957 - 1960. I was asst crew chief on 53-1885. The B-47 was the most beautiful airplane to take to the skies. We are fortunate to have one of these gracious birds in the Pima Air Museum, Tucson, AZ. 03/20/2012 @ 18:09 [ref: 54362] |
| TIM POSTON HIGH POINT, NC | I WAS AN A2/C GUNNERY SYS. MECH. AT HUNTER AFB, SAVANNAH, GA. 1957-60. AND ARMAMENT & ELECTRONICS SQ. 2ND BOMB WING. THE B-47 HAD TWIN 20MM RADAR CONTROLLED CANNONS IN A TAIL TURRET. HUNTER WAS A GREAT PLACE TO BE STATIONED. 12/27/2011 @ 14:45 [ref: 51613] |
| A2/C Roy Melcher Santa Ana, CA | I was a B-47E Reflex action Crew Chief home-based at Hunter AFB, Savannah, GA 1957 - 1960. 2nd Bomb Wing, 2nd OMS, Wing (base?) commander was Col Paul Tibbets. The Reflex was to Nourasseur AFB Morocco in 1959. Best memory was when the A/C came back from a Cocoa Alert (taxi to end of runway and return) the pilots had a case of whiskey bet on which A/C could straddle the parking line the closest. My A/C won twice in the short time we were deployed. 12/27/2011 @ 13:21 [ref: 51612] |
| Paul D Szczerbinski Hartford, WI | I was stationed at Lincoln AFB, Nebraska with the 307th Field Maintenance Squadron from July 1960 till December 1963. I was in the Instrument Shop, worked on B-47's for 3 1/2 years. It was a beautiful aircraft and was fairly easy to work on except when you had to change the K-4 control box which was located under the Aircraft Comanders Seat. 11/09/2011 @ 07:31 [ref: 50089] |
| Gene Page Wilmington, NC | I was stationed at Chennault from November 1958 to March 1961(806th Medical Group). I don't recall the 67th being there. I was on base the 26th of November 1958 when a B-47 caught on fire on the flight line (nuclear weapon aboard). One flight crew member was killed. I recall the chaos and confusion as some of us were evacuated. Think we were off base at least one day before being allowed to return. 10/18/2011 @ 15:42 [ref: 49613] |
| E.L. O\'Bannon New Orleans, LA | To Bob Huff. Thanks. I was a co-pilot in the 67th B.S., the "Puking Pelicans," of the 44th B.W. at what, during my time there, Dec. '56-Feb.'58, was known as Lake Charles A.F.B., later Chenault. Still have my squadron patch. You must have arrived shortly after I left. In any event, you are right. The '47 really was beautiful. In my opinion, shared by many, it was the best looking aircraft ever designed and built. You'd think I could remember some of the serial numbers, but I can't. Wanted to know because my wife gave me a very nice model, and I want to have the yellow tail stripe and a correct number painted on it. Thanks for replying. 05/17/2011 @ 18:35 [ref: 38085] |
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