Stepping back to the B-29/B-50 for a jiff:
Stretch B-29, turboprops, swept aft stabilizers. Enlarged RASCAL called, say for instance, the Rebellious Redneck or something as such, and for self defense 2 Phoenix and two Sidewinders. In USN service circa 1980. (or whenever pre-SALT-II was) Presumptions: The Superfortress was kept in service as an adjunct to USAF and USN bombers and was used for this type of mobile missile delivery system. I guess that means a bunch of frugal Baby Boomers in positions of power so it truly would be a Whiff. (Epic Facepalm emoticon inserted here).