They Called the B-36’s 16 Cannons “Unbeatable” — Until a MiG-15 Proved None of Them Mattered
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They Called the B-36’s 16 Cannons “Unbeatable” — Until a MiG-15 Proved None of Them Mattered
The B-36 Peacemaker was built like a flying battleship: 16 cannons, 6 turrets, and a "fire-control computer" that promised total protection. 🇺🇸🛡️ But in 1952, the Air Force realized a terrifying math problem. Soviet MiG-15s were flying at 668 mph. The B-36’s turrets took 8 seconds to lock on. By the time the gunners fired, the ...
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