Probably the B-36 needed to be so big so Jimmy Stewart could fit in it with
his long legs..(ie "Strategic Air Command" movie...)

"Chris D" wrote in message
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"centerplace" wrote in message
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as always, with thanks to the original poster


Great size comparison. The B-36 is impressive now and just in this photo.
I can only imagine how impressive this ac would have been to people back
in the late 40 and early 50's. Incredible stuff!

Interesting how the B-36 has a towing tractor hooked up to each set of
wheels. Presumably there's a 3rd tractor on the other side. I guess that
size ac and just the one small tractor would have been real slow tow.

Chris