A feature on the Boeing B-54A mock-up inspection of 1948 is now up at RetroMechanix.com:
The B-54A was the planned production version of the YB-50C and the final development of the B-29 Superfortress. It was powered by improved R-4360 Variable Discharge Turbine (VDT) radial engines and featured a larger wing span and longer fuselage, among many other changes. The article features 48 high resolution drawings and photos of this forgotten final development of the B-29/B-50 bomber series, ideal reference for those contemplating purchase of the Anigrand kit or modification of a B-29/B-50 kit. Enjoy!
-Jared
By: jzichek - 27th July 2011 at 22:39
Anigrand is marketing their kit as the “Ultrafortress,” but I’ve not seen confirmation of this moniker in primary documents. In any case, I hope the photos are of use to modelers wanting to make a replica of this aircraft.
By: J Boyle - 27th July 2011 at 17:57
For those of you not up on obscure American projects of the 40s…the B-54 is the bombert he Air Force thought it wanted.
Seeing that, it shows Boeing’s foresight in developing the B-52 and how advanced the Stratofortress was for the time.
Still it would have been fun to see a Super Superfortress, the ultimate development of a WWII bomber.
By: madjock mcgrok - 27th July 2011 at 15:20
As ever Jared excellent Stuff- Many thanks.
Cheers
Mad Jock
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