Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Military
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The Convair B-36 Peacemaker of 1946 was the world's largest bomber at the time, a six-engine strategic behemoth. At 49.4 meters long with a remarkable 70.1-meter wingspan and room for thirteen crew, it defined strategic bombing doctrine before the jet age, achieving 700.1 km/h despite its immense size.
Specifications
- Role
- Strategic bomber
- Origin
- United States
- Crew
- 13
- Engines
- 6
- First flight
- 1946
- Length
- 49.4 m
- Wingspan
- 70.1 m
- Max speed
- 700 km/h