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What is this old US Air Force plane?
What is this weird plane?What type/model of plane is this?What is this oddly-shaped plane?What is this on top of the Air Force One?What is this plane and what are the rockets on the back used for?What is this old US Army Air Corps plane?What is this abandoned plane?Can someone please help me identify this?What plane is this?How did this air force plane likely get into the eye of Hurricane Florence?
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What model of plane is visible in this image?
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What model of plane is visible in this image?
aircraft-identification us-air-force
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Where is the aircraft in the picture located?
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– nexus_2006
May 13 at 21:43
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@nexus_2006 probably Kelly AFB. It was on display there for years (1957-2004). Sadly, I didn't go see it in time.
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What model of plane is visible in this image?
aircraft-identification us-air-force
edited May 13 at 19:24
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What model of plane is visible in this image?
aircraft-identification us-air-force
aircraft-identification us-air-force
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dalearn
85311232
asked May 13 at 18:54
user40364user40364
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edited May 13 at 19:24
dalearn
85311232
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edited May 13 at 19:24
dalearn
85311232
edited May 13 at 19:24
dalearn
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edited May 13 at 19:24
dalearn
85311232
85311232
asked May 13 at 18:54
user40364user40364
10315
asked May 13 at 18:54
user40364user40364
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asked May 13 at 18:54
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Where is the aircraft in the picture located?
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– nexus_2006
May 13 at 21:43
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@nexus_2006 probably Kelly AFB. It was on display there for years (1957-2004). Sadly, I didn't go see it in time.
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May 14 at 2:09
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– nexus_2006
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@nexus_2006 probably Kelly AFB. It was on display there for years (1957-2004). Sadly, I didn't go see it in time.
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– Organic Marble
May 14 at 2:09
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Where is the aircraft in the picture located?
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– nexus_2006
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Where is the aircraft in the picture located?
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– nexus_2006
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@nexus_2006 probably Kelly AFB. It was on display there for years (1957-2004). Sadly, I didn't go see it in time.
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– Organic Marble
May 14 at 2:09
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@nexus_2006 probably Kelly AFB. It was on display there for years (1957-2004). Sadly, I didn't go see it in time.
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Based on the unique 6x pusher-prop configuration, this looks like a derivative of the Convair B-36 Peacemaker. Looking up the Wikipedia article for the B-36 and scrolling down to the variants section, this seems like an XC-99 (or, more aptly, the XC-99):
Public domain image via United States Air Force - USAF photo via, Joaobsen, Wagner, Greer (1980), B-36 Peacemaker in action - Aircraft No. 42, Squadron/Signal Publications; 1st edition, ISBN-10: 0897471016
This was to be a passenger variant of the airframe, with a passenger capacity of up to 400 people. Beyond the prototype, it didn't enter service.
answered May 13 at 19:05
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Interestingly, the B-36 was involved in the first Broken Arrow incident where three of its six piston engines caught fire off the coast of British Columbia.
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– coconaut
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"seems like ̶a̶n̶ the XC-99:" ...ftfy ;)
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– J...
May 14 at 11:06
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@coconaut if you're interested in other B-36 trivia, there was also a variant, the NB-36H, powered by a nuclear generator which was supposed to combine the endurance of a nuclear submarine with the airworthiness of something that's distinctly not a nuclear submarine.
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XC-99, o e was built and was on display for years at Kelly AFB, Texas and later moved to the Air Force Museum.
answered May 14 at 21:26
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– Ralph J
May 14 at 22:56
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@RalphJ The information in this answer is correct and does provide an answer to the question. The only problem is it doesn't provide info that wasn't in the other answer already.
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Based on the unique 6x pusher-prop configuration, this looks like a derivative of the Convair B-36 Peacemaker. Looking up the Wikipedia article for the B-36 and scrolling down to the variants section, this seems like an XC-99 (or, more aptly, the XC-99):
Public domain image via United States Air Force - USAF photo via, Joaobsen, Wagner, Greer (1980), B-36 Peacemaker in action - Aircraft No. 42, Squadron/Signal Publications; 1st edition, ISBN-10: 0897471016
This was to be a passenger variant of the airframe, with a passenger capacity of up to 400 people. Beyond the prototype, it didn't enter service.
answered May 13 at 19:05
0xdd0xdd
52149
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Interestingly, the B-36 was involved in the first Broken Arrow incident where three of its six piston engines caught fire off the coast of British Columbia.
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– coconaut
May 13 at 22:31
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"seems like ̶a̶n̶ the XC-99:" ...ftfy ;)
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– J...
May 14 at 11:06
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@coconaut if you're interested in other B-36 trivia, there was also a variant, the NB-36H, powered by a nuclear generator which was supposed to combine the endurance of a nuclear submarine with the airworthiness of something that's distinctly not a nuclear submarine.
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– 0xdd
May 14 at 13:57
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Based on the unique 6x pusher-prop configuration, this looks like a derivative of the Convair B-36 Peacemaker. Looking up the Wikipedia article for the B-36 and scrolling down to the variants section, this seems like an XC-99 (or, more aptly, the XC-99):
Public domain image via United States Air Force - USAF photo via, Joaobsen, Wagner, Greer (1980), B-36 Peacemaker in action - Aircraft No. 42, Squadron/Signal Publications; 1st edition, ISBN-10: 0897471016
This was to be a passenger variant of the airframe, with a passenger capacity of up to 400 people. Beyond the prototype, it didn't enter service.
answered May 13 at 19:05
0xdd0xdd
52149
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2
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Interestingly, the B-36 was involved in the first Broken Arrow incident where three of its six piston engines caught fire off the coast of British Columbia.
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– coconaut
May 13 at 22:31
2
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"seems like ̶a̶n̶ the XC-99:" ...ftfy ;)
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– J...
May 14 at 11:06
2
$begingroup$
@coconaut if you're interested in other B-36 trivia, there was also a variant, the NB-36H, powered by a nuclear generator which was supposed to combine the endurance of a nuclear submarine with the airworthiness of something that's distinctly not a nuclear submarine.
$endgroup$
– 0xdd
May 14 at 13:57
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Based on the unique 6x pusher-prop configuration, this looks like a derivative of the Convair B-36 Peacemaker. Looking up the Wikipedia article for the B-36 and scrolling down to the variants section, this seems like an XC-99 (or, more aptly, the XC-99):
Public domain image via United States Air Force - USAF photo via, Joaobsen, Wagner, Greer (1980), B-36 Peacemaker in action - Aircraft No. 42, Squadron/Signal Publications; 1st edition, ISBN-10: 0897471016
This was to be a passenger variant of the airframe, with a passenger capacity of up to 400 people. Beyond the prototype, it didn't enter service.
answered May 13 at 19:05
0xdd0xdd
52149
$endgroup$
Based on the unique 6x pusher-prop configuration, this looks like a derivative of the Convair B-36 Peacemaker. Looking up the Wikipedia article for the B-36 and scrolling down to the variants section, this seems like an XC-99 (or, more aptly, the XC-99):
Public domain image via United States Air Force - USAF photo via, Joaobsen, Wagner, Greer (1980), B-36 Peacemaker in action - Aircraft No. 42, Squadron/Signal Publications; 1st edition, ISBN-10: 0897471016
This was to be a passenger variant of the airframe, with a passenger capacity of up to 400 people. Beyond the prototype, it didn't enter service.
answered May 13 at 19:05
0xdd0xdd
52149
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answered May 13 at 19:05
0xdd0xdd
52149
answered May 13 at 19:05
0xdd0xdd
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answered May 13 at 19:05
0xdd0xdd
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Interestingly, the B-36 was involved in the first Broken Arrow incident where three of its six piston engines caught fire off the coast of British Columbia.
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– coconaut
May 13 at 22:31
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"seems like ̶a̶n̶ the XC-99:" ...ftfy ;)
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– J...
May 14 at 11:06
2
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@coconaut if you're interested in other B-36 trivia, there was also a variant, the NB-36H, powered by a nuclear generator which was supposed to combine the endurance of a nuclear submarine with the airworthiness of something that's distinctly not a nuclear submarine.
$endgroup$
– 0xdd
May 14 at 13:57
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2
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Interestingly, the B-36 was involved in the first Broken Arrow incident where three of its six piston engines caught fire off the coast of British Columbia.
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– coconaut
May 13 at 22:31
2
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"seems like ̶a̶n̶ the XC-99:" ...ftfy ;)
$endgroup$
– J...
May 14 at 11:06
2
$begingroup$
@coconaut if you're interested in other B-36 trivia, there was also a variant, the NB-36H, powered by a nuclear generator which was supposed to combine the endurance of a nuclear submarine with the airworthiness of something that's distinctly not a nuclear submarine.
$endgroup$
– 0xdd
May 14 at 13:57
2
2
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Interestingly, the B-36 was involved in the first Broken Arrow incident where three of its six piston engines caught fire off the coast of British Columbia.
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– coconaut
May 13 at 22:31
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Interestingly, the B-36 was involved in the first Broken Arrow incident where three of its six piston engines caught fire off the coast of British Columbia.
$endgroup$
– coconaut
May 13 at 22:31
2
2
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"seems like ̶a̶n̶ the XC-99:" ...ftfy ;)
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– J...
May 14 at 11:06
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"seems like ̶a̶n̶ the XC-99:" ...ftfy ;)
$endgroup$
– J...
May 14 at 11:06
2
2
$begingroup$
@coconaut if you're interested in other B-36 trivia, there was also a variant, the NB-36H, powered by a nuclear generator which was supposed to combine the endurance of a nuclear submarine with the airworthiness of something that's distinctly not a nuclear submarine.
$endgroup$
– 0xdd
May 14 at 13:57
$begingroup$
@coconaut if you're interested in other B-36 trivia, there was also a variant, the NB-36H, powered by a nuclear generator which was supposed to combine the endurance of a nuclear submarine with the airworthiness of something that's distinctly not a nuclear submarine.
$endgroup$
– 0xdd
May 14 at 13:57
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XC-99, o e was built and was on display for years at Kelly AFB, Texas and later moved to the Air Force Museum.
answered May 14 at 21:26
Stephen HowRdStephen HowRd
151
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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– Ralph J
May 14 at 22:56
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@RalphJ The information in this answer is correct and does provide an answer to the question. The only problem is it doesn't provide info that wasn't in the other answer already.
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– Hobbes
May 15 at 11:21
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XC-99, o e was built and was on display for years at Kelly AFB, Texas and later moved to the Air Force Museum.
answered May 14 at 21:26
Stephen HowRdStephen HowRd
151
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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– Ralph J
May 14 at 22:56
4
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@RalphJ The information in this answer is correct and does provide an answer to the question. The only problem is it doesn't provide info that wasn't in the other answer already.
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– Hobbes
May 15 at 11:21
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XC-99, o e was built and was on display for years at Kelly AFB, Texas and later moved to the Air Force Museum.
answered May 14 at 21:26
Stephen HowRdStephen HowRd
151
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XC-99, o e was built and was on display for years at Kelly AFB, Texas and later moved to the Air Force Museum.
answered May 14 at 21:26
Stephen HowRdStephen HowRd
151
answered May 14 at 21:26
Stephen HowRdStephen HowRd
151
answered May 14 at 21:26
Stephen HowRdStephen HowRd
151
answered May 14 at 21:26
Stephen HowRdStephen HowRd
151
151
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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– Ralph J
May 14 at 22:56
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@RalphJ The information in this answer is correct and does provide an answer to the question. The only problem is it doesn't provide info that wasn't in the other answer already.
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– Hobbes
May 15 at 11:21
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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– Ralph J
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@RalphJ The information in this answer is correct and does provide an answer to the question. The only problem is it doesn't provide info that wasn't in the other answer already.
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– Hobbes
May 15 at 11:21
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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– Ralph J
May 14 at 22:56
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
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– Ralph J
May 14 at 22:56
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@RalphJ The information in this answer is correct and does provide an answer to the question. The only problem is it doesn't provide info that wasn't in the other answer already.
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– Hobbes
May 15 at 11:21
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@RalphJ The information in this answer is correct and does provide an answer to the question. The only problem is it doesn't provide info that wasn't in the other answer already.
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– Hobbes
May 15 at 11:21
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@nexus_2006 probably Kelly AFB. It was on display there for years (1957-2004). Sadly, I didn't go see it in time.
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