3. Building a jet Bomber: The B-45, B-46, B-47, and B-48

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents VII
3. Preface IX
4. Abbreviations XIII
5. A Note on Sources XV
6. 1. Introduction 1
7. 2. Historical, Organizational, and Doctrinal Setting 29
8. 3. Building a jet Bomber: The B-45, B-46, B-47, and B-48 68
9. 4. The First Intercontinental Bombers: The B-35, B-36, B-49, B-52, and B-60 108
10. 5. The Push to Develop Supersonic Capabilities: The B-58 161
11. 6. The Nuclear-Powered Bomber and the B-70 193
12. 7. Low-Altitude Penetration: The B-1 230
13. 8. The Politics of Stealth: The B-1B and B-2 268
14. 9. The Origins and Outcomes of Weapon Acquisition Programs 305
15. Appendix: Evolution of U.S. Air Force Weapon Acquisition Organizations 348
16. Index 351