Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YB-60
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 18, 2025
It was powered by eight Pratt & Whitney J57-P-3 turbojet engines, each producing 8,700 pounds of thrust. The aircraft boasted a combat range of 2,920 miles and a service ceiling of 53,300 feet. These engines propelled the bomber to a top speed of 508 miles per hourfar faster than its piston-powered predecessor.
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