The B-50, with more powerful engines than the KB-29s in use by Tactical Air Command (TAC), was much more suitable to refuel tactical jet fighter aircraft, such as the F-100 Super Sabre. …

The B-50, the last propeller-driven bomber delivered to the U.S. Air Force, made its initial flight on June 25, 1947. Basically an improved version of the B-29, this aircraft's large number of …

Nestled in aviation history between the well-known B-29 and the huge B-36 Peacemaker, the Boeing B-50 Superfortress is often overlooked, yet was an important aircraft in the U.S. Air …

Media in category "Cockpits of B-50 Superfortresses" The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Boeing B-50D copilot's station, taken March 13, 1951 061025-F-1234S-045.jpg …

The Boeing B-50 Superfortress strategic bomber was a post–World War II revision of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, fitted with more powerful Pratt & Whitney R-4360 radial engines, stronger …

The general appearance of the B-29 and B-50 are similar, however, the B-50 features several upgrades from the B-29 design, including more powerful engines, a taller tail, a redesigned …

4 days ago · In addition to new engines, the B-50 had a new wing, larger tail, a new window configuration, and many smaller enhancements. The following table summarizes the …

In February of 1949, Planes of Fame Air Museum's B-50A, "Lucky Lady II", was the first aircraft to fly nonstop around the world, which took 94 hours. This black & white U.S. Air Force photo …

The History of the Boeing B-50 Superfortress. While it looks like a direct replica of the WWII-era Boeing B-29 "Superfortress" heavy bomber, the Boeing B-50 has incorporated enough new …

Oct 3, 2023 · Though looking every bit the direct copy of the World War 2-era Boeing B-29 "Superfortress" heavy bomber, the Boeing B-50 incorporated enough new elements to deem it …