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April 15th, 1952 First flight of the Boeing B-52. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a 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. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons. Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War-era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36. A veteran of several wars, the B-52 has dropped only conventional munitions in combat. The B-52's official name Stratofortress is rarely used; informally, the aircraft has become commonly referred to as the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fucker).... Source: Wikipedia, Boeing B-52 Stratofortress: http://bit.ly/1mvWaGm YouTube, Great Planes - Boeing B-52 Stratofortress: http://gstv.us/1GIJBah Please consider supporting Gazing Skyward TV by using our affiliate links when shopping online and becoming a Patron on Patreon. http://ift.tt/2dpWq2I Photo from: http://gstv.us/1p1DZRL #avgeek #Boeing #B52 #Stratofortress #military #USA #aviation #history #fb via John Currin (JC - Ex RNZN) - Google+ Public Posts http://ift.tt/2oIZABY via John Currin (JC - Ex RNZN) - Google+ Public Posts http://ift.tt/2og38Yy via John Currin (JC - Ex RNZN) - Google+ Public Posts http://ift.tt/2ozEUfg via John Currin (JC - Ex RNZN) - Google+ Public Posts http://ift.tt/2og3FtT via John Currin (JC - Ex RNZN) - Google+ Public Posts http://ift.tt/2ozNhb1 |
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