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The Peacemaker was the first true intercontinental bomber.
The B-36 was the largest bomber in physical size that has ever gone into service with the USAF.
B-36 Peacemaker Specifications
Primary Function:Bomber
Contractor:Convair
Crew:15
Unit Cost:$3,701,000
Powerplant
Six Pratt & Whitney B 4360s of 3,800 horsepower and four General Electric J47s of 5,200 pounds thrust each
Dimensions
Length:162 ft 1 in (49.4 m)
Wingspan:230 ft (70.1 m)
Height:46 ft 9 in (14.04 m)
Weights
Empty:N/A
Maximum Takeoff:410,000 lb (186,000 kg) loaded
Performance
Speed:435 mph (700 km/h)
Ceiling:45,700 ft (13,700 m)
Range:10,000 miles (16,100 km)
Armament
Sixteen M24 20mm cannon in eight nose, tail and fuselage turrets, 86,000 pounds of conventional or nuclear bombs
Service Life
First Flight:August 8, 1946 (XB-36)
December 4, 1947 (YB-36)
August 28, 1947 (B-36A)
July 8, 1948 (B-36B)
July 11, 1949 (B-36D)
End of Service:1958
Number Built:[385 total]
B-36 Peacemaker Achievements
The Peacemaker was the first true intercontinental bomber.
The B-36 was the largest bomber in physical size that has ever gone into service with the USAF.
