Boeing EB-47E (B-47E) Stratojet
The U.S. Army Air Forces issued its first requirement for a jet bomber in 1943. However, it was not until after the war, when German research on high speed aircraft became available, that the design of the B-47 was finalized. The B-47 became the first all-jet bomber produced anywhere in the world. Over two thousand Stratojets were built between 1947 and 1957. During the early 1960s, a number of B-47E models were converted for use as electronic intelligence-gathering aircraft. Additional antennas were mounted on the aircraft and a “capsule” was installed in the aircraft’s bomb bay that carried additional equipment to monitor radar and radio signals as well as two additional crew.

Wingspan 116 ft
Length 109 ft 10 in.
Height 27 ft 11 in.
Weight 206,700 lbs (loaded)
Maximum Speed 606 MPH
Service Ceiling 40,500 ft
Range 4,000 miles
Engines Six General Electric J47-GE-25A turbojets with 6,000 pounds of thrust each
Crew 5
Manufacturer Boeing
Markings 376th Bombardment Wing, Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, 1964
Serial Number 53-2135
Designation EB-47E