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    Why Boeing's Design For A 747 Full Of Cruise Missiles Makes Total Sense

    For every CMCA based on the 747-200C, you would need 4 B-52s to hit the same amount of targets. Seeing as the 747 is widely used for commercial operations, is equipped with fuel-efficient high-bypass turbofan engines, has ongoing product support and a solid global logistics train, the cost and...
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    Why Boeing's Design For A 747 Full Of Cruise Missiles Makes Total Sense

    After the Carter Administration's cancellation of the B-1A program due to fiscal concerns, the rise of air-launched cruise missiles and the possibility of developing a stealth bomber, Boeing put forward a low-risk, relatively cheap, cruise missile delivery vehicle alternative based on themighty...
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