B-52 Stratofortress Archives | Air & Space Forces Magazine

b52 bomber The 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..

b52-clud  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. Though originally intended to be an atomic-bomb carrier capable of reaching the Soviet Union, it has proved adaptable to a number of missions, and dozens of B-52s remained in service in the 21st century.

b52-club-vin  Explore a detailed diagram of a B-52 aircraft, showcasing its various components and functionalities. Learn about the iconic bomber used by the US Air Force.