Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster

History's Unique AircraftThe Douglas XB-42 ‘Mixmaster’ Flew Almost as Fast as It Looked

When approached to develop a fast bomber, Douglas responded with the Douglas XB-42 “Mixmaster,” a decidedly unconventional, piston-powered design promised to achieve nearly 500 mph.

Jason McDowell

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