RBL-X Contender of 1950,Douglas RB-66 Competitors

[hesham]

From Air International 11/2008,

here is announcing for USAAF RBL-X (Recce Bomber/Light Tactical Bomber Experimental) Contest of 1950,
and the main tenders were;

- Boeing B-47 Stratojet Modified version ?
- Dougals A3D Skywarrior
- Martin Super Canberra
- Martin XB-51
- North American B-45 Tornado
- Vickers Valiant

 

[TomcatViP]

The 47 did host its electronic crew (3) in its bomb bay well Untill Vietnam.

Source:

Boeing RB-47H Stratojet

 

[Foo Fighter]

Wow, talk about a flying coffin. Never get me in there.

 

[hesham]

- Boeing B-47 Stratojet Modified version ?

And what was that version ?,or if it was remained a Project only ?.