XB-68 in Lloyd S Book 'US BOMBERS 1928-1980'

[ysi_maniac]

Some people thinks that this is almost pure fantasy. See http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,479.0.html
But this is the right stuff for our forum. Isn't it?

I have been assessing this project in order to make a model. It is confusing because:
It is shorter than a F-105.
Having 3 J79s burning fuel, its range cannot be outstanding. On the other hand, this extra power would allow a bigger fuselage, full of fuel.
Could it carry tanks and weapons externally mounted? a combo pack a la Hustler?
Another possibility would be small canard surfaces a la XB-70.

Please, discuss about the issue.

[pyro-manic]

That's a bizarre-looking aircraft, it must be said. Interesting though.

[jcf]

If you look carefully through the secret projects thread, it becomes apparent that Jones modified his drawing (and model?) at some point.
My version of the book has the same drawing as you posted Carlos, Gregory's version has the other, and I'm thinking later drawing.
I wonder when it changed.

I think the raised cockpit version looks a little better than the Buck Rogers version. 
If the big delta wing is a wet-wing then you'd have some room for fuel.

Jon

[Acree]

Looks remeniscent of the VTOL supersonic transport of the original Johnny Quest series!

See link here:  http://www.classicjq.com/

Chuck

[MAD]

It looks like it was built for thrust and nothing but thrust so help me............
A sort of pre B-58 Hustler

M.A.D