The 1945 Douglas XB-42 "Mixmaster"

 


Douglas' Experimental "Mixmaster": First views of the XB-42, powered by engines located in the tail, driving counter-rotating propellers. This experimental bomber, first in the 400-mph. class, is being studied by company engineers for application of its unusual features to commercial versions of the previously announced Skybus feederliner.



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source: Aviation Week | Zetu Harrys Collection