Baker, David
Convair B-36 Peacemaker: 1949-59 (Owners' Workshop Manual)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785211935
- author:
- Baker, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- J H Haynes & Co Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 27 x 21 centimeters
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Convair B-36 Peacemaker Owners' Workshop Manual offers a detailed look at one of the most iconic aircraft of the Cold War era. This comprehensive guide covers the design, technical and engineering aspects of the ten-engine bomber, including its various variants deployed by the US Air Force Strategic Air Command. With its powerful 2,500hp Pratt & Whitney radial engines and longest wingspan ever recorded, the B-36 was a formidable force in the skies during the 1950s. The aircraft's capabilities made it an ideal tool for nuclear retaliation and photographic reconnaissance missions, playing a significant role in the US military's arsenal. This manual provides a highly detailed description of the B-36's structure and systems, making it an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and historians alike.