The B52 and earlier bombers programs at Boeing directly contributed to the development of their airliners - so it's kind of the other way around, historically.

The B52 and earlier bombers programs at Boeing directly contributed to the development of their airliners - so it's kind of the other way around, historically. you might find this mid-1970's project amusing: cruise missiles from a 747. http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/why-boeings-design-for-a-747-full-of-cruise-missiles-ma-1605150371/1608015846 http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/why-boeings-design-for-a-74...