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North American B-45 Tornado
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North American B-45 Tornado

1947 bomber aircraft family

143Units built

Overview

The North American B-45 Tornado is an early American jet bomber designed and manufactured by aircraft company North American Aviation. It has the distinction of being the first operational jet bomber to enter service with the United States Air Force (USAF), as well as the first multiengine jet bomber to be refueled in midair.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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