Comparison of Boeing B-29 Superfortress and Convair B-36 Peacemaker [S]ave
| Attribute |  Convair B-36 Peacemaker × |  Boeing B-29 Superfortress × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Convair | Boeing |
| Model | Convair B-36 Peacemaker | Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1946 | 1943 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1954 | 1946 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | B-36 | B29 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 6x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-53 Wasp Major & 4 General Electric J47 turbojet engines, 5,200 lbf each | 4x Wright R-3350-23 Duplex-Cyclone |
| Power, hp (hp) | 3,800 | 2,200 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 700 | 587 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 169 |
| Travel range (km) | 16,112 | 9,382 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,716 | 9,708 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.13 | 4.57 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 185,973 | 61,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 39,600 | 10,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 115,833 | 36,143 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 15 | 11 |
| Exterior length (m) | 49.4 | 30.18 |
| Tail height (m) | 14.25 | 8.46 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Wing span (m) | 70.1 | 43.05 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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