North American B-45C Tornado. The B-45 achieved many "firsts." It was the first American four-engine jet bomber to fly; the first American production jet bomber; the first jet bomber capable of carrying an atomic bomb; and the first multi-jet reconnaissance aircraft to refuel in mid-air. TECHNICAL NOTES: Armament: Two .50-cal. machine guns in the tail and 22,000 lbs. of bombs Engines: Four General Electric J47s of 6,000 lbs. thrust each Maximum speed: 570 mph Range: 1,000 miles Ceiling: 37,550 ft. Span: 89 ft. Length: 75 ft. 4 in. Height: 25 ft. 2 in. Weight: 110,000 lbs. maximum Serial number: 48-0010
TECHNICAL NOTES:
Armament: Two .50-cal. machine guns in the tail and 22,000 lbs. of bombs
Engines: Four General Electric J47s of 6,000 lbs. thrust each
Maximum speed: 570 mph
Range: 1,000 miles
Ceiling: 37,550 ft.
Span: 89 ft.
Length: 75 ft. 4 in.
Height: 25 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 110,000 lbs. maximum
Serial number: 48-0010