B-47-Stratojet

The B-47 went into service in 1951. It was the first bomber equipped with jet engines. It was the mainstay of US bomber command from the 50's until the mid 60's when the B-52 replaced them. A total of 2,032 planes were built. The cost of each bomber was $1.9 million, equivilant to $16.4 million today.

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