Loring Air Force Base Double Cantilever Hangar
Loring Air Force Base Double Cantilever Hangar, Military aircraft hangar in Limestone, Maine.
The Double Cantilever Hangar spans 250 feet wide and 600 feet long, featuring longitudinal arched steel trusses that extend 95 feet at both ends.
Built in 1954 for 4.6 million dollars, this hangar served as a central maintenance facility for B-36 Peacemaker and B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during Cold War operations.
The structure represents a milestone in military aviation infrastructure, demonstrating the advances in engineering capabilities required to support Strategic Air Command missions.
The hangar contains six doors on both north and south walls, creating 300-foot wide openings that allow multiple large aircraft to enter simultaneously.
The foundation system includes 260 caissons extending 25 feet deep into limestone bedrock, ensuring stability for the massive steel framework above ground.
Location: Maine
GPS coordinates: 46.93530,-67.88940
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:37
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