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Convair B-36 Peacemaker

Military
Convair B-36 Peacemaker

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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.

Caractéristiques

Rôle
Strategic bomber
Origine
United States
Équipage
13
Moteurs
6
Premier vol
1946
Longueur
49,4 m
Envergure
70,1 m
Vitesse maximale
700 km/h