Convair B-36 variants began in 1941 with the XB-36 to meet the strategic needs of the US Army Air Forces; then later becoming United States Air Force with its Strategic Air Command. In 1948, the B-36 immediately becoming a mainstay of the American nuclear deterrent. It underwent a number of design changes before being withdrawn from service in 1959.

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  • Convair B-36 variants began in 1941 with the XB-36 to meet the strategic needs of the US Army Air Forces; then later becoming United States Air Force with its Strategic Air Command. In 1948, the B-36 immediately becoming a mainstay of the American nuclear deterrent. It underwent a number of design changes before being withdrawn from service in 1959. It was also well suited to high altitude very long range reconnaissance missions, and several alterations were made with this mission profile in mind.
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  • Convair B-36 variants began in 1941 with the XB-36 to meet the strategic needs of the US Army Air Forces; then later becoming United States Air Force with its Strategic Air Command. In 1948, the B-36 immediately becoming a mainstay of the American nuclear deterrent. It underwent a number of design changes before being withdrawn from service in 1959.
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  • Convair B-36 variants
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