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New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut
Boeing WB-47E 'Stratojet' SN: 51-2360

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Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:B-47
  Designation:WB-47
  Version:E
  Nickname:Stratojet
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Modified Mission:Weather reconnaissance
  Serial/Bureau Number:51-2360
  Location:New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Connecticut

Specifications
  Length: 108' 0" 32.9 m
  Height:28' 0" 8.5 m
  Wingspan: 116' 0" 35.3 m
  Wingarea: 1,428.0 sq ft 132.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 80,756 lb 36,624 kg
  Gross Weight: 206,700 lb 93,741 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: General Electric J47-GE-25
  Thrust (each): 7,200 lb 3,265 kg

Performance
  Range: 4,035 miles 6,497 km
  Cruise Speed: 557 mph 896 km/h 484 kt
  Max Speed: 606 mph 975 km/h 527 kt
  Climb: 2,430 ft/min 740 m/min
  Ceiling: 40,500 ft 12,344 m