The most unique feature of the B-36 was its unusual hybrid propulsion system, combining both propeller and jet engines. When the B-36 entered service with the U.S. Air Force in 1948, the bomber served ...

When discussing historic bombers in American history, the B-36 Peacemaker ranks at the top in terms of size and design flaws. The B-36 was developed in 1941 during World War II and began its service ...

The size and complicated design of the B-36 Peacemaker caused perpetual headaches for her aircrew—and maintenance crews on the ground. Last week, The National Interest took a look at the origin story ...

The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was unlike any aircraft before it - a massive six-engine piston bomber with four jet engines strapped on for extra thrust. Built at the dawn of the Cold War, it was ...