[Milsurplus] Bomber Fantasy Camp, OK by me - me too.

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 19 Sep 2015 at 23:03, Dennis DuVall wrote:

> Years ago I remember reading, hearing about, something, concerning plans for a 4
> engine version of the B-36 and a development program for the monster engine
> required. Anyone know more?

There was a mention of a turbo-prop powered version of it in Wikipedia. 
Also, a jet-engined version, both one-offs. There were photos of both in the 
Wikipedia article.

The jet-powered version, later renamed the B-60, was in competition for the 
B-52, but the Boeing version was a better airplane, so it was chosen instead.

And another, the B-36H, I think, in which a nuclear reactor was carried as a 
test, but never used to power the airplane.

I also have read about a 6000 HP P&W engine. Only one was built and 
tested. It is in a museum now somewhere. It put out the specified HP, and 
was, apparently, very reliable. Power to weight ratio was "adequate", but it 
was so huge that nothing at that time was a suitable airplane for it.

Besides, jets and turbo-props output at least as much HP and were lighter, 
so it was really no longer needed.

Ken W7EKB