Specifications (B-36J-III)
Data from National Museum of the US Air Force
General characteristics
- Crew: 13
- Length: 162 ft 1 in (49.42 m)
- Wingspan: 230 ft 0 in (70.12 m)
- Height: 46 ft 9 in (14.25 m)
- Wing area: 4,772 ft² (443.5 m²)
- Airfoil: NACA 63(420)-422 root, NACA 63(420)-517 tip
- Empty weight: 166,165 lb (75,530 kg)
- Loaded weight: 262,500 lb (119,318 kg) (combat weight)
- Max. takeoff weight: 410,000 lb (186,000 kg)
- Powerplant:
- 4 × General Electric J47 turbojets, 5,200 lbf (23.2 kN) each
- 6 × Pratt & Whitney R-4360-53 "Wasp Major" radials, 3,800 hp (2,835 kW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 418 mph (363 knots, 672 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 230 mph (200 knots, 370 km/h)
- Combat radius: 3,985 mi (3,465 nmi, 6,415 km)
- Ferry range: 10,000 mi (8,700 nmi, 16,000 km)
- Service ceiling: 43,600 ft (13,300 m)
- Rate of climb: 1,995 ft/min (10.1m/s)
Armament
- Guns: 1 remotely operated tail turret with 2× 20 mm (0.787 in) M24A1 autocannons
- Bombs: 86,000 lb (39,000 kg) with weight restrictions, 72,000 lb (32,700 kg) normal
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