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Subject: B-57 aircraft design

Post ID# 2212

Message Number 1
Date Posted: 09 April 2009, 10:50:45 PM

Still trying to find out why the B-57 bomber has a 'NOSE LOW' attitude while sitting on the ramp. The nose wheel is nearly all the way up into the wheel well.

I have asked several veterans over the years....even found one pilot...but none could determine why....

I had an occasion to work on a B-57 when it landed at a base where I was stationed. I did my work in the cockpit, but never thought to ask.

It seems like it would have been a beautiful aircraft to fly.

Please let me know if anyone finds out any info.

Thank you.....

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Subject: B-57 aircraft design

Post ID# 2214

Message Number 2
Date Posted: 09 April 2009, 11:15:49 PM

Looks like it gives the pilot more visibility on the ground, same idea as the Concord and Tu-144 except their noses actually moved to give pilots better visibility on the ground.