U.S. Convair VA Long Range Bomber

The designation “Convair VA” does not establish a securely identified bomber project. Convair’s documented long-range bomber history includes the B-36 Peacemaker, developed from a wartime requirement for intercontinental reach, and the later supersonic B-58 Hustler. Those aircraft pursued very different combinations of range, speed, engines, and payload. The B-36 employed six large piston engines, with later versions adding jet assistance, while the B-58 used four turbojets and a delta wing. These programs show the company’s importance in the transition from wartime strategic aviation to Cold War nuclear strike. The exact project represented here remains unconfirmed, with no operational career attributed to the unidentified VA designation.

Finish and color

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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