--- product_id: 79176997 title: "Convair B-36 Peacemaker 1949-59: America's Cold War 'big stick' ten-engine nuclear bomber that could rain destruction on aggressors anywhere on Earth (Owners' Workshop Manual)" price: "€ 70.34" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/79176997-convair-b-36-peacemaker-1949-59-americas-cold-war-big store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Convair B-36 Peacemaker 1949-59: America's Cold War 'big stick' ten-engine nuclear bomber that could rain destruction on aggressors anywhere on Earth (Owners' Workshop Manual) **Price:** € 70.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Convair B-36 Peacemaker 1949-59: America's Cold War 'big stick' ten-engine nuclear bomber that could rain destruction on aggressors anywhere on Earth (Owners' Workshop Manual) - **How much does it cost?** € 70.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/79176997-convair-b-36-peacemaker-1949-59-americas-cold-war-big) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description With six powerful 2,500hp Pratt & Whitney radial engines, the B-36 was the largest aircraft ever to enter volume production, joining the US Air Force in 1948 as the world’s first operational bomber with hemispheric range. Two years later the type got an additional four engines, turbojets paired in pods attached to pylons outboard of the six propeller engines.At 230 ft (70.1m) it boasted the longest wingspan of any combat aircraft ever built. Thus did the ten-engine behemoth, capable of carrying five times the standard bomb load of Britain’s Second World War Avro Lancaster, become the powerful tool for potential nuclear retaliation against aggressors anywhere on Earth. Ranging across Soviet skies high above the maximum altitude of Russian fighters, it threatened a reign of fire unchallenged by any other air arm in the world. The B-36 was developed further into a powerful tool for photographic reconnaissance and served as a valuable means by which the US Air Force could obtain detailed maps of areas across the Soviet Union where little was known about the exact location of towns, cities and industrial facilities - potential key targets in time of war. The B-36 scored as the most powerful delivery system in the US arsenal for waging nuclear war, only being retired when the much faster Boeing B-52 came along and when intercontinental ballistic missiles were first deployed at the end of the 1950s. The Convair B-36 Peacemaker Owners' Workshop Manual brings to the reader a highly detailed design, technical and engineering description of the aircraft, its structure and systems across the several different variants deployed with the US Air Force Strategic Air Command. Author David Baker covers the origin and evolution of the B-36, but primarily he explains how the aircraft worked, how it was operated, how it was serviced and where the various items of equipment were installed. It also provides technical details of the variants produced, including information on dimensions, weight, performance, etc, and also on the units with which the aircraft served. The text is supported by more than 300 photographs and illustrations. Review: Great photos, history, and design detail - This comprehensive 220-page book by David Baker is absolutely superb and an essential part of the library of anyone interested in post WWII military aviation history and politics. The illustrations, color, B&W, and diagrams are great. It is very interesting to read about this unique aircraft and its role in nuclear deterrence. Review: Great book on B-36 - Dr. Baker knows EVERYTHING (well, next to it: he's a finite creature) about certain things, of which the B-36 is one. This distills his knowledge nicely in the usual Haynes manual format, pics, etc, normal desertcart service. As a kid growing up in TX when these were operational, this was a great read, nostalgic for me, great info for anyone who's interested. These "manuals" vary a lot in quality; this one's a winner. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,480,973 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #534 in Nuclear Weapons & Warfare History (Books) #788 in Aviation History (Books) #2,246 in Military Aviation History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 146 Reviews | ## Images ![Convair B-36 Peacemaker 1949-59: America's Cold War 'big stick' ten-engine nuclear bomber that could rain destruction on aggressors anywhere on Earth (Owners' Workshop Manual) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811d3+G8HnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great photos, history, and design detail *by B***C on May 4, 2021* This comprehensive 220-page book by David Baker is absolutely superb and an essential part of the library of anyone interested in post WWII military aviation history and politics. The illustrations, color, B&W, and diagrams are great. It is very interesting to read about this unique aircraft and its role in nuclear deterrence. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book on B-36 *by F***9 on July 20, 2021* Dr. Baker knows EVERYTHING (well, next to it: he's a finite creature) about certain things, of which the B-36 is one. This distills his knowledge nicely in the usual Haynes manual format, pics, etc, normal Amazon service. As a kid growing up in TX when these were operational, this was a great read, nostalgic for me, great info for anyone who's interested. These "manuals" vary a lot in quality; this one's a winner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by K***K on September 11, 2025* My package came today thank you --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/79176997-convair-b-36-peacemaker-1949-59-americas-cold-war-big](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/79176997-convair-b-36-peacemaker-1949-59-americas-cold-war-big) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*