> 'In 600 mph class; had six J-47 engines; certainly could have > used more power; slow to accelerate; slow to decelerate once > it was going (was very streamlined - cigar-shaped).
> B-47E's performed many a LABS maneuver - a bomb run performed > by releasing bomb in the climbing vertical phase just before > going over the top of a loop - yes, a loop, an inside loop. > The maneuver waste used to "toss" the nuclear weapon to the > target; > All B-52's through G models (8 J-57 engines) could have used > more power, too; 'finally had a very responsive airplane and > power to spare in the H model (8 TF-33 engines); had to set > "thrust gate" on H model throttle quadrant to keep from > "over-powering" - accelerating too fast could pitch nose up > before getting trim adjusted." > > Wilton What a list!! It may not be related to Damlier-Benz cars, but it's better than any history class I've ever been in!!! -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
