Martin Xb-48

by Steve Ginter

In 1944, the Army issued requirements for a jet-propelled medium bomber which eventually spawned four aircraft. These were the North American B-45 (see Air Force Legends 224), Convair XB-46 (see Air Force Legends 221), Boeing B-47, and the Martin XB-48 the sudject of this book. Specifications were somewhat general and called for an 80,000 to 200,000 lb aircraft with a 45,000 ft ceiling, range of 3,000 miles and a maximum speed of 550 mph. The Martin...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BBYB21BB
• ISBN13: 9798985472691
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Ginter Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 10.8"