PARACHUTE BRAKE FOR JET BOMBER

The video discusses the XB-47 bomber equipped with Jet Assisted Takeoff (JATO) and an experimental braking system. It highlights the successful trial flight at Moses Lake, Washington, where several new ideas were tested. The bomber is noted for its high speed, reaching the 600 miles per hour class, but faces challenges in slowing down for landing. A parachute is tested as a braking mechanism, which proves effective, allowing the 60-ton bomber to land successfully, albeit with some bumps.

What is the purpose of the JATO system on the XB-47?

• To improve fuel efficiency

• To enhance navigation

• To assist in takeoff

• To increase passenger comfort

What is the claimed speed class of the XB-47 bomber?

• 700 miles an hour

• 400 miles an hour

• 500 miles an hour

• 600 miles an hour

What challenge does the XB-47 face when landing?

• Navigation errors

• Communication issues

• Fuel shortage

• Slowing down

What method is being tested to help the XB-47 slow down during landing?

• Reverse thrust

• Landing gear modifications

• Parachute braking

• Air brakes

How effective was the parachute braking system in the XB-47's trial?

• It failed completely

• It was unnecessary

• It was partially effective

• It worked well but caused a bumpy landing