steve, e-mail, 18.05.2011 23:53 The YB-60 was such a graceful aircraft that it was almost a shame that the B-52 was a success. Its problem was the same as that of the Bristol Beaufighter: A thick wing inherited from the parent design was so draggy at higher speeds that it negated much of the advantage of greater engine power.

Daniel L. Berek, e-mail, 22.03.2009 23:39 Convair proposed a double-deck transport version of this aircraft as well, in much the same manner the company did with its B-36 (the XC-99 and Model 37). Unlike its piston-engine counterpart, however, this idea never left the drawing board. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2931511060048918155qsFJEH Now that would have been quite a sight to behold!

George Crawford, e-mail, 26.02.2009 18:23 I think that your A/C dimensions are off just a little. I believe that the metric numbers should be feet, and I can't believe that this A\\C is capable of flying at 147,000 feet.

stephen russell, e-mail, 15.06.2008 04:25 Imagine the AF these bombers: B47, B60 & B52, Very radical for SAC. & having B60 back up B52 into the 1st Gulf War. Wow. Thats the Big Stick.

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