She Was Just Massive: The B-36 “Peacemaker” was the largest American warplane to date when it debuted after WWII, designed to carry heavy payloads across intercontinental distances. -Produced by ...

The B-36 could reach over 400 mph with "six turning and four burning," as the slogan went. Today, only four examples remain in existence, with none in airworthy condition due to the complexity of the ...

A Cold War-era bomber continues to hold the record as the largest American warplane ever created, despite the fact the platform has been out of service for more than seven decades. The B-36 Peacemaker ...

Out in the Arizona desert stands a forgotten symbol of the nuclear age. The nuclear age started in the West, which has its share of Cold War relics: the Trinity test site in New Mexico, the uranium ...

When discussing historic bombers in American history, the B-36 Peacemaker ranks at the top in terms of size and design flaws. The B-36 was developed in 1941 during World War II and began its service ...

The years following World War II were a fascinating time for aviation. The war had brought incredibly rapid technological advancement, bridging the gap between small and slow propeller aircraft to ...

Only a few airplanes could be pointed to and said in confidence were designed by an absolute mad lad. But among these names, one stands out as being especially bizarre, bonkers, and certifiably loony ...