Specifications (B-36J-III)












Video clip of the construction and features of the B-36 bomber
Data from National Museum of the US Air Force[68]

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[69] (443.5 m²)
Airfoil: NACA 63(420)-422 root, NACA 63(420)-517 tip[citation needed]
Empty weight: 166,165 lb (75,530 kg)
Loaded weight: 262,500 lb[69] (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,[69] 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[69]
Bombs: 86,000 lb (39,000 kg) with weight restrictions, 72,000 lb (32,700 kg)