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Originally Posted by MichaelS
Yes. I agree. I just think this is a redesign as the tail surfaces, tail assy, nose contours and engines are different.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
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Indeed, the X-15 carrier aircraft were a B-52A (the third one built) and a B-52B (the fifth 'B built) and they had different engines, a different nose, taller tails and a different rear end than the B-52H. There were other minor exterior changes as well.