B-36, history of
August 20, 2026
The B-36 intercontinental bomber originated in an Army Air Forces design competition launched on April 11, 1941, seeking an aircraft with unprecedented range, heavy bombload, and the ability to operate from relatively short runways. Consolidated Aircraft Corporation proposed a six-engine pusher…
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