B-52 Stratofortress
Also known as Stratofortress, Boeing Model 464-67, Boeing 464-67, BUFF, Boeing Stratofortress, B52
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American nuclear-capable subsonic jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955 and was flown by NASA from 1959 to 2007. The bomber can carry up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons and has a typical combat range of around 8,800 miles (14,200 km) without aerial refueling.
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The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American military jet bomber that can carry nuclear weapons and has been in use by the U.S. Air Force since 1955. It matters because it can transport up to 70,000 pounds of weapons across vast distances of roughly 8,800 miles, making it a significant strategic defense asset.
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- An air-to-air left underside view of the 92nd Bombardment Wing's new camouflaged B-52G Stratofortress aircraft DF-ST-85-12450.jpg
- Height
- 12.4
- Length
- 48.03
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- Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
- first flight
- 1952-04-15
- total produced
- 744
- wingspan
- 56.42
- maximum operating altitude
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