B-36 Peacemaker – PDF

The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was developed during the closing years of World War II to provide the United States with a bomber capable of reaching targets across intercontinental distances. Designed by the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation (Convair), the B-36 featured six powerful piston engines mounted in a pusher configuration and, on later models, four jet engines to improve takeoff performance and speed. With the longest wingspan of any combat aircraft ever placed into production, the Peacemaker represented a major leap forward in strategic aviation.

Although it never saw combat, the B-36 became the backbone of the United States’ strategic nuclear deterrent during the early years of the Cold War. Operating with the Strategic Air Command, the aircraft was capable of carrying the largest nuclear weapons of its era while flying missions that exceeded 10,000 miles. Its unprecedented range allowed the United States to maintain a credible strategic bombing capability before overseas air bases and aerial refueling became widespread.

The B-36 served throughout the 1950s until advances in jet-powered aircraft led to its replacement by bombers such as the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. While its operational career was relatively short, the Peacemaker played a critical role in establishing America’s strategic air power during one of the most tense periods of the Cold War. Today, it remains one of the largest, longest-ranging, and most distinctive military aircraft ever constructed.

What’s Included:

• 12 1.5” square counter images
• 24 1” square counter images
• 36 .75” square counter images
• 40 .625” square counter images
• Numbered Images to assist with game organization and tracking
• Printable PDF format for personal gaming use

Each image size is contained on a ½ sheet.

• Enables users to save paper and print 2 types of aircraft on the same page.
• Print one set of aircraft images then reverse the page in the printer and print a second type of your choice on the same page.