Boeing B-52 Stratofortress - Wikipedia
WEBThe Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, 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 the 1950s, and NASA for over 50 years.
B-52H Stratofortress > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display
WEBThe Stratofortress is one of six U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and approximately 300 Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana, deploying to Andersen AFB, Guam, in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s (PACOM) Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) mission.
B-52
WEBThe B-52 is the most combat capable bomber in the U.S. inventory. Due to its high mission-capable rate, large payload, long range, persistence and ability to employ both nuclear and conventional precision standoff weapons, the B-52 continues to be a critical contributor to the U.S. National Security Strategy.
It’s Official: The Re-Engined B-52 Will be the B-52J - Air Force …
WEBApr 5, 2023 · The Air Force expects B-52Js with both new engines and new radars to be available for operational use before the end of the decade. As soon as they get new engines, B-52H bombers will be designated as B-52J …
B-52 | Development, Specifications, & Combat History
WEB3 days ago · B-52, U.S. long-range heavy bomber, designed by the Boeing Company in 1948, first flown in 1952, and first delivered for military service in 1955.
B-52 Stratofortress - Military.com
WEBOne of the most recognizable aircraft in the world and an icon of the United States’ Cold War deterrent, the B-52 Stratofortress was for decades the U.S. Air Force’s primary strategic nuclear...
A Complete History Of The B-52 Bomber In The US Air Force
WEBJan 26, 2024 · The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is the backbone of the US Air Force's long-range intercontinental strategic bombing force. The aircraft has an impressive payload and combat range, making it a dynamic and enduring asset.
The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old bombers
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old bombers. By Stephen Losey. Monday, Feb 12, 2024. A $48.6 billion overhaul of the B-52 is intended …
B-52 Stratofortress - Air Force Global Strike Command AFSTRAT …
WEBThe B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet (15,166.6 meters). It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability.
Boeing B-52D Stratofortress - National Museum of the USAF
WEBBoeing B-52D Stratofortress. After it became operational in 1955, the B-52 remained the main long-range heavy bomber of the US Air Force during the Cold War, and it continues to be an important part of the USAF bomber force today.