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Northrop JB-1A / JB-10 flying bomb
A Photo-Illustration of a Northrop Jb-10 / Jb-1A Pulsejet Engined Flying-Bomb Flying. it Was Unsucessfully Tested in 1945. a Single Ford Pj31 Pulsejet Engine Was Mounted in a Centerline Shroud. the Shroud Was of Larger Diameter Than the Pulsejet to Allow the Flow of Cooling Air Around the Engine. the Prominent Bomb Containers of the Jb-1 Were Also Removed and Replaced by Integral Warhead Sections in the Wing Roots. Date: 1944
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Media ID 18402561
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1944 Aircraft Exterior Cancelled Project Concept Conception External Failed Future Project Failures
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Northrop JB-1A/JB-10 Flying Bomb. This captivating image, sourced from Rights Managed at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the innovative design of this pulsejet-engined flying bomb, which was tested unsuccessfully in 1945. With a single Ford PJ31 pulsejet engine mounted in a centerline shroud, this print is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Bring a piece of aeronautical history into your home or office with our high-quality Fine Art Print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a Northrop JB-10/JB-1A flying bomb, or "buzz bomb," takes to the sky, its pulsejet engine roaring as it leaves the ground. This experimental aircraft, designed and built by the Northrop Corporation in 1944, was an ambitious attempt to develop an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of delivering a large explosive payload to enemy targets from a long range. The JB-10/JB-1A was a significant departure from earlier flying bomb designs, most notably in its use of a single Ford PJ31 pulsejet engine, housed within a centerline shroud of larger diameter to ensure adequate cooling airflow around the engine. The prominent bomb containers of the JB-1, which had been a defining feature of earlier models, were removed and replaced by integral warhead sections in the wing roots. Despite the innovative design, the JB-10/JB-1A project ultimately proved unsuccessful. Testing of the aircraft began in 1945, but numerous technical issues and failings emerged, including engine instability and difficulty in achieving stable flight. The project was eventually cancelled, and the Northrop Corporation turned its attention to other aviation projects. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of aviation design, showcasing the ambitious efforts of engineers and designers to push the boundaries of what was possible in the field of unmanned aerial warfare. Despite its ultimate failure, the JB-10/JB-1A represents an important chapter in the history of aviation innovation, and a testament to the enduring spirit of experimentation and ingenuity that drives progress in this field.
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