B-36 ‘Peacemaker’ Units of the Cold War (Combat Aircraft, 144) by Davies, Peter
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472850394
ISBN-13
9781472850393
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27050392318
Product Key Features
Book Title
B-36 'peacemaker' Units of the Cold War
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military Science, Modern / 20th Century, Military / United States, Military / Aviation
Publication Year
2022
Illustrator
Yes, Hector, Gareth, Laurier, Jim
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Book Series
Combat Aircraft Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
144
Dewey Decimal
623.74634
Table Of Content
1. Bigger and Bolder 2. Birth of a Heavyweight 3. Test and Development 4. Service Entry 5. Doomsday Bomber 6. Global Reach 7. Many Crew, Many Tasks 8. Massive Changes Appendices Colour Plates Commentary Index
Synopsis
Perhaps no other aircraft represents the popular American 'bigger and better' theme than the extraordinary Convair B-36 'Peacemaker'. While it lacked the revolutionary features of many experimental aircraft of the 1950s, it combined considerable technical innovation with an evolutionary design that began in the 1930s with the B-17 Flying Fortress and led to the larger, more powerful Boeing B-29 Superfortress. With a 230 ft wingspan, more than double the B-17's, and a fuselage that was twice as long, the final production B-36's maximum weight was more than six times that of a loaded Flying Fortress. Its vertical tail exceeded the height of a four-storey house. Most importantly it could carry a 72,000-lb nuclear bomb load for more than 4000 miles. With specially commissioned artwork, over 50 photographs and first-hand accounts from the crews that manned the 'Peacemaker', this fascinating volume explores the bomber's technical details and its formidable deterrent effect which contributed to limiting the escalation of the Cold War. Osprey Combat Aircraft Series Comprehensive histories of fighting aircraft and their crews, highlighting their vital role in the developments warfare in the 20th and 21st centuries, A unique source of information, researched by recognised experts and brought to life by first-hand accounts from the combat veterans themselves, Concise, authoritative text is supported by up to 30 original colour artworks, and the best archival photography from around the world Book jacket., 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 programs. 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., 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.
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UG1242.B6
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