John Szalay
March 27th 07, 02:40 PM
44-84043 Bell-Atlanta B-29B-55-BA Superfortress
Converted to XB-29G jet engine test bed
Jet engine was installed on a retractable frame in the
bomb bay, to be lowered into the airstream for testing
in flight. According to the Air Force fact sheet engines
test include Allison J35 and General Electric J47 and J73.
Converted to XB-29G jet engine test bed
Jet engine was installed on a retractable frame in the
bomb bay, to be lowered into the airstream for testing
in flight. According to the Air Force fact sheet engines
test include Allison J35 and General Electric J47 and J73.