Luftfoto. To fly i luften, Convair B-36 og Republic RF-84F.

Produsentland: USA. Reg. nr.: 927070 + 92430.

Historie:
Convair B-36: Brukt av US Air Force 1949-1959.

Tekn. data (Convair GRB-36/B-36J):
Motor: 6x 3 800 hk P&W R-4360 + 4x General Electric J47 turbojet.
Vingespenn: 70,14 m. Lengde: 49,4 m. Høyde: 14,26 m.
Maks TO vekt: 181 600 kg. Maks hast.: 696 km/t. Mannskap: 16.

Albumtekst:
Convair GRB-36 bomber is equipped to carry a Republic RF-84F fighter in its bombbay. The "hitchhike" maneuver permits global reconnaissance missions, combining the 10 000 mile range of the huge bomber with the high speed and maneuverability of the fighter. Dubbed "Ficon" the bomber and jet can operate separately with normal takeoff and landing, or can take off and land as a unit with the "parasite" fighter nestled in the bombay of the "mother" bomber. During a mission, the RF-84F can also "take off" from and rejoin the GRB-36 in mid-air.

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