XB-51 "Flying Cigar" JATO 20oz (590ml) Stainless Steel Tumbler

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Did you know the Martin XB-51, nicknamed the "Flying Cigar," was a groundbreaking jet bomber prototype designed just six years after World War II? First flown in 1949, its sleek, cigar-shaped fuselage and three-engine design gave it exceptional speed and manoeuvrability for its time. The XB-51 could take off with the help of JATO (Jet-Assisted Take-Off) rockets, which provided an extra boost for short runways or heavy loads. Though it never entered production, the XB-51’s innovative features influenced later aircraft designs. A remarkable piece of post-war aviation ingenuity!