Douglas XB-43 Jetmaster

XB-43 Jetmaster
The first prototype aircraft, XB-43 number 44-61508
General information
TypePrototype bomber aircraft
ManufacturerDouglas Aircraft Company
Number built2
History
First flight17 May 1946
Developed fromDouglas XB-42 Mixmaster

The Douglas XB-43 Jetmaster is an American 1940s jet-powered prototype bomber. The XB-43 was a development of the XB-42, replacing the piston engines of the XB-42 with two General Electric J35 engines of 4,000 lbf (17.8 kN) thrust each. Despite being the first American jet bomber to fly, it suffered stability issues and the design did not enter production.

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