Overview
The Martin XB-51 was an American trijet ground-attack aircraft. It was designed in 1945 and made its maiden flight in 1949. It was originally designed as a bomber for the United States Army Air Forces under specification V-8237-1 and was designated XA-45. The "A" ground-attack classification was eliminated the next year, and the XB-51 designation was assigned instead. The requirement was for low-level bombing and close support. The XB-51 lost out in evaluation to the English Electric Canberra which — built by Martin — entered service as the Martin B-57 Canberra.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 25.94 m |
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| Wingspan | 16.18 m |
| Height | 5.27 m |
Powerplant
| Engine model | General Electric J47 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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