177K views · 6.2K reactions | Designed to carry nuclear or conventional loads, the B-36 boasted the largest bomb capacity of any operational bomber—up to 84,000 lb—and could fly missions exceeding 8,000 miles without refueling. It never saw combat but served as the backbone of Strategic Air Command until jet bombers like the B-47 and B-52 took over. #aviation #aircraft #jet #aviationphotography #military | Jets 'n' Props | Facebook

152K views · 4.5K reactions | Any fans of the Convair B-36J Peacemaker? Although never used in combat, the B-36 was a major deterrent to enemy aggression. Making the last B-36 flight ever, the aircraft on display flew to the museum from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on April 30, 1959. #B36 #cockpitview #avgeek | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force | Facebook

The Convair B-36 Peacemaker stands as one of the most impressive engineering feats of the early Cold War era—a massive, long-range strategic bomber that symbolized America’s ability to project power across the globe. With its enormous size, unmatched range, and heavy payload, the B-36 was the first true intercontinental bomber. #aviation #military #aircraft | Jets 'n' Props