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Convair B-36 Peacemaker

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Type: Bomber

Crew: 16 (22 in RB)

Seating: 3

First Flight:

Specifications

Propulsion

Performance

Length:

Height:

Wingspan:

Empty Weight:

Gross Weight:

162'  0.25"

46'  10"

230'  0"

 - lbs.

163000 lbs.

No. Engines:

Horsepower:

Power plant:

10

3800 hp, 5010#wt

6x P&W R-4260-53, 4x General Electric J47-GE-19

Range:

Speed (max):

Speed (cruise):

Climb:

Ceiling:

8,800 miles

416 mph

- mph

- ft/sec

44,000 ft

Armament:

16x 20mm cannon, 72,000 lb of conventional or nuclear bombs