The B-36 is the largest mass-produced piston-engined aircraft ever built, although it was exceeded in span and weight by the one-off Hughes H-4 Hercules. It has the longest wingspan …

Responding to the U.S. Army Air Forces' requirement for a strategic bomber with intercontinental range, Consolidated Vultee (later Convair) designed the B-36 during World War II. The …

5 hours ago · The B-36 “Peacemaker,” the largest warplane ever constructed, first took to the skies more than eight decades ago. Retired early following a brief stint in service with the U.S. …

A B-36J Peacemaker in flight. The development of the Convair B-36 strategic bomber began in 1941 with the XB-36, which was intended to meet the strategic needs of the US Army Air …

Meet B-36 Veterans at the B-36 Era and Cold War Forum: The B-36 Links Page. Three programs were undertaken in the late forties and early fifties to exploit the capability of the B-36 …

The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was one of the largest airplanes ever built, and was a key element in maintaining peace during the Cold War with Russia during the 1950s. Originally conceived …

Apr 8, 2020 · The B-36 Peacemaker had six piston engines, four jet engines, and the longest wingspan of any combat aircraft. It was only in service for 11 years. Here's a closer look at this …

Jul 26, 2021 · When America needed a club with which to threaten the Russians, Convair produced the six-engine—eventually 10—B-36 long-range heavy bomber. It was the largest …

Nov 19, 2021 · The B-36 Peacemaker strategic bomber was unveiled on Aug. 20, 1945 (three months after V-E Day), and flew for the first time on Aug. 8, 1946. The genesis of the Convair …

Feb 23, 2025 · The answer was the Convair B-36 Peacemaker, the largest combat aircraft ever built by the United States Air Force (USAF). With a massive 230-foot wingspan, an unmatched …