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Old 10-14-2013, 11:20 AM
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Here are a couple of links. The exhibit aircraft is an earlier version, but I saw the electronics compartment when he was being restored - it's HUGE; the entire bomb bay.

Factsheets : General Dynamics WB-57F

Factsheets : Martin RB-57D
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Here are a couple of links. The exhibit aircraft is an earlier version, but I saw the electronics compartment when he was being restored - it's HUGE; the entire bomb bay.

Factsheets : General Dynamics WB-57F

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The "D" Model (second link) should not be confused with the "F" model. Same fuselage but two totally different airplanes in terms of wing area, engine thrust and "packages" carried.
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I think we're performing a similar mission with the Bombardier 700. Can't go quite as high but a lot nicer for the guys flying it. A friend told me they would do P90X while droning for hours at a time since they aren't allowed any electronic devices on the jet. Bet that smells really good .
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No electronic devices?! Sounds like a 552nd policy
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Originally Posted by MikeF16
I think we're performing a similar mission with the Bombardier 700. Can't go quite as high but a lot nicer for the guys flying it. A friend told me they would do P90X while droning for hours at a time since they aren't allowed any electronic devices on the jet. Bet that smells really good .
Better communications " line of site" from 70,000 then 40,0000 and you can't smell anything in a pressure suit on 100% oxygen - not even if you "pass gas." They probably have a "lav" in the Bombardier.
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