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Consolidated B 36

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Author : David Doyle
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-11-15

Consolidated B 36 written by David Doyle and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-15 with categories.

Convair B 36 Peacemaker

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Author : Dennis R. Jenkins
language : en
Publisher: Specialty Press (MN)
Release Date : 2002

Convair B 36 Peacemaker written by Dennis R. Jenkins and has been published by Specialty Press (MN) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with History categories.

Details six- and ten-engined monsters of the 1950s. Coverage includes tech manual excerpts, engineering drawings, structural and power plant review, cutaway drawings, and pilot analysis.

Convair B 36 Peacemaker

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Author : Graham M. Simons
language : en
Publisher: Air World
Release Date : 2023-11-30

Convair B 36 Peacemaker written by Graham M. Simons and has been published by Air World this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-30 with History categories.

The story of the Consolidated B-36 is unique in American aviation history. The aircraft was an interesting blend of concepts proven during the Second World War combined with budding 1950s high-tech systems. The program survived near-cancellation on six separate occasions during an extremely protracted development process. It was also the symbol of a bitter inter-service rivalry between the newly-formed US Air Force and the well-established US Navy over which of which of the two organizations would control the delivery of atomic weapons during the early years of the Cold War. Entering service in 1948, the B-36 was a remarkable design. It was the largest mass-produced piston-engine aircraft ever built, having the longest wingspan of any combat aircraft in history. Importantly, in terms of the developing Cold War at least, the B-36 was the first bomber capable of delivering any of the weapons in America's nuclear arsenal without modification. To achieve this part of its role, the Peacemaker had an operational range of 10,000 miles, being capable of intercontinental flight without refueling. It is difficult to imagine a modern aircraft remaining airborne for two days without refueling - but such missions were relatively routine for the B-36 crews. while there were, at the time of its service, questions around its flight speed, the Peacemaker flew so high that this was considered of little concern - few fighters of its era could reach the same altitudes, and operational surface-to-air missiles were still in the future. The B-36, despite its seemingly conventional appearance, pushed the state-of-the-art technology further than any other aircraft of its era. Its sheer size brought with it structural challenges, while its high-altitude capabilities led to engine cooling and associated problems. However, all of these were finally overcome, and the B-36 served well as the first 'Big Stick' of the Cold War.

Investigation Of The B 36 Bomber Program

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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1949

Investigation Of The B 36 Bomber Program written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1949 with Air warfare categories.

Investigates alleged conflicts of interest and contract irregularities in DOD B-36 bomber procurement.

Investigation Of The B 36 Bomber Program Hearings Before 81 1 On H Res 234 August 9 October 5 1949

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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
language : en
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Release Date : 1949

Investigation Of The B 36 Bomber Program Hearings Before 81 1 On H Res 234 August 9 October 5 1949 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1949 with categories.

B 36 Peacemaker Units Of The Cold War

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Author : Peter E. Davies
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-03-17

B 36 Peacemaker Units Of The Cold War written by Peter E. Davies and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-17 with History categories.

A fully illustrated study into the extraordinary Convair B-36 during the Cold War. Conceived during 1941 in case Germany occupied Britain, when US bombers would then have insufficient range to retaliate, the B-36 was to be primarily a '10,000-mile bomber' with heavy defensive armament, six engines and a performance that would prevent interception by fighters. Although rapid developments in jet engine and high-speed airframe technology quickly made it obsolescent, the B-36 took part in many important nuclear test programmes. The aircraft also provided the US nuclear deterrent until the faster B-52 became available in 1955. It was one of the first aircraft to use substantial amounts of magnesium in its structure, leading to the bomber's 'Magnesium Overcast' nickname. It earned many superlatives due to the size and complexity of its structure, which used 27 miles of wiring, had a wingspan longer than the Wright brothers' first flight, equivalent engine power to 400 cars, the same internal capacity as three five-room houses and 27,000 gallons of internal fuel – enough to propel a car around the world 18 times. Much was made of the fact that the wing was deep enough to allow engineers to enter it and maintain the engines in flight. B-36s continued in the bomber and reconnaissance role until their retirement in February 1959 following 11 years in SAC. Convair employees were invited to suggest names for the giant aircraft, eliciting suggestions such as 'King Kong Bomber', 'Condor', 'Texan' and 'Unbelievable', but the most popular was 'Peacemaker'. Oddly, objections from religious groups deterred the USAF from ever adopting it officially. This fully illustrated volume includes first-hand accounts, original photographs and up to 30 profile artworks depicting in detail the complexity of this superlative aircraft.

American Aviation Icons 3

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Author : Theodore Gianna
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-11-25

American Aviation Icons 3 written by Theodore Gianna and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-25 with categories.

This is the story of the largest bomber in the world during its time. Also, it was the only bomber with ten powerplants, six props, and four turbojets, propelling it into the hemisphere. It was a one-of-a-kind bomber. That bomber was the B-36.The (Consolidated Vultee) Convair B-36 was conceived in November 1941. Due to the war and other delays, several years of arduous work were required to produce the B-36. However, when it was finally built, it was the largest aircraft ever ordered in America and the first mass-produced propeller-driven aircraft. As the world's first truly global bomber, the B-36 could fly from bases in the USA and deliver 10,000 pounds of bombs on targets in Europe or Asia. The B-36 was officially nicknamed the 'Peacekeeper'; however, many called it the 'Big Stick,' 'Aluminum Overcast,' and 'Magnesium Overcast' because it was one of the first aircraft to use significant amounts of magnesium in its structure. Call it what you will; the B-36 was America's first nuclear-capable bomber. The Big Stick was also the first aircraft to become an instrument of international policy. The bomber was the greatest deterrent to war throughout its service until the B-52 replaced it in the late 1950s. During the crucial post-war years, with the Berlin Airlift and the Korean War, America's Big Stick kept the country safe by virtue of just being around. No government would chance an attack on the United States when the enemy would face a nuclear counter-attack. But, like President Teddy Roosevelt said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick," the B-36 "Flew silently and carried a big Nuke."