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Convair B-36J Peacemaker

Powerplant

Number Of Engines : Ten
Powerplant type : Six Pratt & Whitney R-4360-53 radial piston engines and four General Electric J47-19 turbojets
Max Power Rating : 2,685kW (3,600hp) per piston engine and 2,449kg (5,400lb) per turbojet

Dimensions

Length : 49.40m2 (162ft 1in)
Height : 14.22m (46ft 8in)
Wingspan : 70.10m (230ft)
Wing Area : 443.32m2 (4,772sq ft)

Weights

Empty Weight : 77,581kg (171,035lb)
Max Take-off Weight : 185,976kg (410,000lb)

Performance

Max Speed At Cruising Level : 357kt (661km/h; 411mph) @ 36,400ft (11,095m)
Cruising Speed : 340kt (629km/h; 391mph)
Initial Climb Rate : 1,920ft (585m) per minute
Service Ceiling : 39,900ft (12,160m)


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