The most unique feature of the B-36 was its unusual hybrid propulsion system, combining both propeller and jet engines.

In order to better combat that threat, the Pentagon devised the Convair B-36 “Peacemaker” long-range bomber. The B-36 was originally conceived of being a bomber capable of striking Nazi ...

That distinction would go to the Convair B-36 “Peacemaker,” a strategic bomber that was operated from 1949 to 1959. It was also the largest mass-produced piston engine aircraft ever built ...

The outlet goes on to report that the B-36 was slightly over 162 feet (49.4 meters) long and weighed 410,000 lbs. It boasted no less than 10 engines — a quartet of them were General Electric J47 ...

Convair B-36 ‘Peacemaker’ By Darold Fredricks; Jul 1, 2013 Jul 1, ... SFO dedicated its new terminal and the largest plane in the world, the B-36 bomber (center) was displayed. Facebook; ...

Convair B-36J Peacemaker. July 16, 2014. Get our newsletter! ... The airplane made its maiden flight in August 1946, and Strategic Air Command received its first operational B-36 in 1948.

Only in service for 11 years, the B-36's incredible size and unique engine layout is a bizarre sight to this day. Here's a look at the past and present of Convair's Peacemaker.

The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was a massive flying machine that bridged the gap between the prop and jet ages for the Strategic Air Command. It was extremely complex but it could fly far while ...

At the same time that titans like the B-36 Peacemaker strategic bomber were under development at Convair's headquarters in San Diego, another, far quirkier project was underway at the very same ...

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