B-204 - Revision history

TBR: /* Notes */ ...Iran? Also a lot of this is "right, but" so rewriting somewhat since aviation is one of my passions-

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Notes: ...Iran? Also a lot of this is "right, but" so rewriting somewhat since aviation is one of my passions-

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* "B-" ~~planes~~ in the U.S. Air Force are ~~usually~~ bombers. ~~Fuel planes typically~~ have a K ~~at the start of~~ their ~~name~~.		* "B-" designated aircraft in the U.S. Air Force are, in real life, always bombers. Aerial refueling aircraft have the prefix 'K-' for their designations (usually as a supplement to another role, as most are converted cargo aircraft, i.e. {{w\|KC-135}}).
	* For a state-of-the art (circa 1988) design, the B-204 is a pretty bizarre ~~plane~~. It features the sort of ~~rounded bubble canopy~~ not seen on ~~US planes~~ since the Korean War. Its engines are likewise styled like those of post-World War II jets.		* For a state-of-the art (circa 1988) design, the B-204 is a pretty bizarre-looking aircraft. It features the sort of conformal, frame-braced windscreen not seen on American aircraft since the Korean War. Its engines are likewise styled like those of post-World War II "first generation" jets, or highly-stylized airliner engine nacelles.
	* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early [[Cold War (history)\|Cold War]].		** In fact the B-204 looks a ''lot'' like the front end of a British {{w\|Handley Page Victor}} tanker (a converted bomber) grafted onto the wing, rear fuselage, and tail and a Soviet {{w\|Il-78 Midas}} tanker (a converted cargo jet)...
	* It looks like a ~~cross between~~ a ~~British Handley Page Victor K.2 and a Russian/Soviet Il~~-~~78 Midas. Both are actually significantly smaller than the converted 747s used by Iran's air force. The last Victors were retired in 1993~~ (~~outlasting the Cold War by two years~~) ~~although the Midas is still widely used~~.		* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early [[Cold War (history)\|Cold War]], bearing a resemblance to a {{w\|B-47 Stratojet}} bomber (if with fewer engines).

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Cyberlink420 at 18:25, 17 September 2018

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	* "B-" planes in the U.S. Air Force are usually bombers. Fuel planes typically have a K at the start of their name.		* "B-" planes in the U.S. Air Force are usually bombers. Fuel planes typically have a K at the start of their name.
	* For a state-of-the art (circa 1988) design, the B-204 is a pretty bizarre plane. It features the sort of rounded bubble canopy not seen on US planes since the Korean War. Its engines are likewise styled like those of post-World War II jets.		* For a state-of-the art (circa 1988) design, the B-204 is a pretty bizarre plane. It features the sort of rounded bubble canopy not seen on US planes since the Korean War. Its engines are likewise styled like those of post-World War II jets.
	* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early Cold War.		* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early [[Cold War (history)\|Cold War]].
	* It looks like a cross between a British Handley Page Victor K.2 and a Russian/Soviet Il-78 Midas. Both are actually significantly smaller than the converted 747s used by Iran's air force. The last Victors were retired in 1993 (outlasting the Cold War by two years) although the Midas is still widely used.		* It looks like a cross between a British Handley Page Victor K.2 and a Russian/Soviet Il-78 Midas. Both are actually significantly smaller than the converted 747s used by Iran's air force. The last Victors were retired in 1993 (outlasting the Cold War by two years) although the Midas is still widely used.

Ascendron: /* Marvel Comics continuity */

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Marvel Comics continuity

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Marvel ~~Comics continuity~~===		===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
	While on display at the [[MacDill Air Force Base]], the B-204 was captured by the [[Decepticon]] [[Air Strike Patrol]], who demanded that the humans provide the plane with a full load of fuel as well as a pilot. {{storylink\|Back from the Dead}} In the end, it turned out they didn't really want the plane, it was just a ruse to attract the [[Autobot]]s and keep them busy. {{storylink\|The Resurrection Gambit!}}		While on display at the [[MacDill Air Force Base]], the B-204 was captured by the [[Decepticon]] [[Air Strike Patrol]], who demanded that the humans provide the plane with a full load of fuel as well as a pilot. {{storylink\|Back from the Dead}} In the end, it turned out they didn't really want the plane, it was just a ruse to attract the [[Autobot]]s and keep them busy. {{storylink\|The Resurrection Gambit!}}

SanityOrMadness at 06:14, 31 December 2014

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SanityOrMadness at 00:45, 15 February 2014

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	:''The B-204 is a [[human]]-made aircraft from the [[~~Generation 1 (franchise)~~\|~~Generation 1~~]] [[continuity family]].''		:''The B-204 is a [[human]]-made aircraft from the [[Marvel Comics continuity\|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[~~Image~~:~~MarvelUS6_B~~-204.jpg\|thumb\|~~right\|300px~~\|We anticipate it will meet U.S. refueling needs well into the 1960s!]]		[[File:MarvelUS6 B-204.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|We anticipate it will meet U.S. refueling needs well into the 1960s!]]

	The '''B-204''' is the largest refueling plane on [[Earth]], and its range and fuel capacity make it an invaluable resource to the [[United States Air Force]].		The '''B-204''' is the largest refueling plane on [[Earth]], and its range and fuel capacity make it an invaluable resource to the [[United States Air Force]].

86.31.24.224 at 17:55, 13 May 2012

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	* For a state-of-the art (circa 1988) design, the B-204 is a pretty bizarre plane. It features the sort of rounded bubble canopy not seen on US planes since the Korean War. Its engines are likewise styled like those of post-World War II jets.		* For a state-of-the art (circa 1988) design, the B-204 is a pretty bizarre plane. It features the sort of rounded bubble canopy not seen on US planes since the Korean War. Its engines are likewise styled like those of post-World War II jets.
	* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early Cold War.		* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early Cold War.
			* It looks like a cross between a British Handley Page Victor K.2 and a Russian/Soviet Il-78 Midas. Both are actually significantly smaller than the converted 747s used by Iran's air force. The last Victors were retired in 1993 (outlasting the Cold War by two years) although the Midas is still widely used.

	[[Category:Aircraft]]		[[Category:Aircraft]]
	[[Category:Generation 1 vehicles]]		[[Category:Generation 1 vehicles]]
	[[Category:United States military]]		[[Category:United States military]]

Interrobang at 17:07, 23 November 2011

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	* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early Cold War.		* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early Cold War.

			[[Category:Aircraft]]
	[[Category:Generation 1 vehicles]]		[[Category:Generation 1 vehicles]]
	[[Category:United States military]]		[[Category:United States military]]

Interrobang at 20:05, 23 November 2010

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	* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early Cold War.		* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early Cold War.

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Apoc at 13:13, 16 November 2009

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	:''The B-204 is an [[human]]-made aircraft from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''The B-204 is a [[human]]-made aircraft from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[Image:MarvelUS6_B-204.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|We anticipate it will meet U.S. refueling needs well into the 1960s!]]		[[Image:MarvelUS6_B-204.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|We anticipate it will meet U.S. refueling needs well into the 1960s!]]

Repowers at 03:46, 16 November 2009

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	:''The B-204 is an [[human]]-made aircraft from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''The B-204 is an [[human]]-made aircraft from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[Image:MarvelUS6_B-204.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|]]		[[Image:MarvelUS6_B-204.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|We anticipate it will meet U.S. refueling needs well into the 1960s!]]

	The '''B-204''' is the largest refueling plane on [[Earth]], and its range and fuel capacity make it an invaluable resource to the [[United States Air Force]].		The '''B-204''' is the largest refueling plane on [[Earth]], and its range and fuel capacity make it an invaluable resource to the [[United States Air Force]].
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	===Marvel Comics continuity===		===Marvel Comics continuity===
	While on display at the [[MacDill Air Force Base]], the B-204 was captured by the [[Decepticon]] [[Air Strike Patrol]], who demanded that the humans provide the plane with a full load of fuel as well as a pilot. {{storylink\|Back from the Dead}} In the end, it turned out they didn't really want the plane, it was just a ruse to attract the [[Autobot]]s and keep them busy. {{storylink\|The Resurrection Gambit!}}		While on display at the [[MacDill Air Force Base]], the B-204 was captured by the [[Decepticon]] [[Air Strike Patrol]], who demanded that the humans provide the plane with a full load of fuel as well as a pilot. {{storylink\|Back from the Dead}} In the end, it turned out they didn't really want the plane, it was just a ruse to attract the [[Autobot]]s and keep them busy. {{storylink\|The Resurrection Gambit!}}

			==Notes==
			* "B-" planes in the U.S. Air Force are usually bombers. Fuel planes typically have a K at the start of their name.
			* For a state-of-the art (circa 1988) design, the B-204 is a pretty bizarre plane. It features the sort of rounded bubble canopy not seen on US planes since the Korean War. Its engines are likewise styled like those of post-World War II jets.
			* Perhaps unsurprisingly, the jet behind the B-204 ''also'' looks like something from the early Cold War.

	[[Category:Generation 1]]		[[Category:Generation 1]]
	[[Category:United States military]]		[[Category:United States military]]
	[[Category:Vehicles]]		[[Category:Vehicles]]