The size and complicated design of the B-36 Peacemaker caused perpetual headaches for her aircrew—and maintenance crews on the ground. Last week, The National Interest took a look at the origin story ...

Today the Russian Aerospace Forces operates the Tupolev Tu-95 (NATO reporting name “Bear”), a long-range bomber that first entered service in 1952. It remains the only propeller-powered bomber in ...

Our younger generations may not be aware that our Air Force operated a huge, ten-engine bomber over the period 1948-1959. During that period, the USAF received 380 of the special bombers, designated ...

The most unique feature of the B-36 was its unusual hybrid propulsion system, combining both propeller and jet engines. Can you name the largest piston-engined aircraft ever mass-produced? It’s the ...

In total, the B-36 flew with a 15-man crew. The reason for such a large crew was a series of complex offensive and defensive systems. For starters, the B-36 was heavily armed—with eight remotely ...