How big is a B-36 Peacemaker?

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How big is a B-36 Peacemaker?

Postby OldAirmail » Sun Dec 06, 2015 11:47 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V9CWQNZRF8[/youtube]
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Re: How big is a B-36 Peacemaker?

Postby Dave T » Mon Dec 07, 2015 6:03 am

Very nice vid thanks for posting.
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Re: How big is a B-36 Peacemaker?

Postby OldAirmail » Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:45 pm

Glad that you enjoyed it, thanks.

I learned more than a few thing that I didn't know, like the pop-up turrets!

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Re: How big is a B-36 Peacemaker?

Postby Fozzer » Mon Dec 07, 2015 6:13 pm

Really scary looking it those Bomb Bays, and the results of the bombing run!

Reminds me of the remains of my Birthplace, the City of London, England, during the Blitz, and its destruction during the war....

I remember it well!

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Re: How big is a B-36 Peacemaker?

Postby Webb » Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:52 am

Big enough to carry a nuclear reactor.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8J83RFggzc[/youtube]

The plan was to use nuclear power for aircraft propulsion. The USAF eventually realized that this was a terrible idea.

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Re: How big is a B-36 Peacemaker?

Postby expat » Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:38 pm

I am guessing, seriously &%#*ing big is not the answer you are looking for..... :lol:

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