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When the United States entered World War II on 7 December 1941, Consolidated was ordered to slow down the B-36 project and increase production of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator.
The jet engines weren't added till the B36D in 1949, almost 3 years after the XB36 first flight.
The B36 did have some advantages, extreme range, and carry ability, plus the ability to operate and manuver at heights few other aircraft could.
Me-262 could not have reached B-36 operational altitudes without significant changes in engine
Maximum speed: 418 mph (363 knots, 672 km/h)
Cruise speed: 230 mph (200 knots, 370 km/h
Convair B-36 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
You don't need a jet to intercept B-36 bomber. Aircraft such as Ta-152 and Do-335 are plenty fast enough if they have the right supercharger.
He is probably the only member of this forum that has flown in the B-36.
Crew Chief,
This person was a crewman of the B-36? It woud be a great honour talk to him!