Convair B-36 Peacemaker – Six Turning Four Burning | War History Online

Convair B-36J Peacemaker Making the last B-36 flight ever, the aircraft on display flew to the museum from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on April 30, 1959. #avgeek #history | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

💥 Convair B-36J Peacemaker: The Ultimate Cold War Deterrent 💥 Designed to meet the U.S. Army Air Forces’ need for an intercontinental strategic bomber, the B-36 Peacemaker was the first bomber capable of delivering nuclear weapons from the U.S. without refueling. Developed during World War II, the B-36 made its first flight in August 1946, and by June 1948, it became the backbone of Strategic Air Command (SAC). Unmatched Power & Range Equipped with six Pratt & Whitney R-4360 piston engines and