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Boeing EB-47E Stratojet
Photo: Clemens Vasters from Viersen, Germany · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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BoeingEB-47EStratojet

Strategic Bombers · United States · 1947
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BoeingEB-47EStratojet

Boeing EB-47E Stratojet
Boeing EB-47E Stratojet Photo: Clemens Vasters from Viersen, Germany · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
75
Range
70
Penetration / Survivability
50
Nuclear Capability
80
Stand-Off Capability
40
Avionics
55
Stealth
0
Reliability
60
Strategic Impact
85
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United States
CategoryStrategic Bombers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1947–1969
Operators2 countries
Quantity2,042
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
20/28
Early Cold War
49/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
75
Range
70
Penetration / Survivability
50
Nuclear Capability
80
Stand-Off Capability
40
Avionics
55
Stealth
0
Reliability
60
Strategic Impact
85
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Boeing EB-47E Stratojet
Production
1947–1969
Quantity
2,042
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
strategic bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1947
  • Service Entry Year1951
  • Crew3
  • Primary RoleStrategic bomber / Reconnaissance aircraft
  • GenerationFirst
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
▣Performance9MOD.9
  • Top Speed975 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.92 Mach
  • Cruise Speed800 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,192 m
  • Ferry Range6,437 km
  • Combat Radius3,200 km
  • Rate of Climb25.4 m/s
  • G-Limit2
  • Takeoff Run2,316 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length32.6 m
  • Wingspan35.4 m
  • Height8.5 m
  • Wing Area132.7
  • Empty Weight36,630 kg
  • Loaded Weight80,090 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight104,326 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built2,042
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1977
  • Production Start1947
  • Production End1969
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1947Production started
  2. 1954Entered service
  3. 1969Production ended
79
years in service
22
years in production
2,042
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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