Aircraft Photo of 45-59582 / 559582 | Convair XB-46 | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #581049
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:45-59582
Alternate Serial:559582
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-46
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-46
Aircraft Version:Convair XB-46
C/n (msn):[ 45-59582 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
 
Photo Date:2 April 1947 to 31 December 1950
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 581049
Photo Comment

The elegant B-46, rejected at an early stage in favour of the B-45 Tornado which could be made work quicker, and the B-47 Stratojet which had far more potential. Only this prototype was completed. Photo from: National Museum of the US Air Force

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