While there were eight primary variants (A through H), only the remains in service today. Wingspan: 185 feet (56.4 m) Length: 159 feet, 4 inches (48.5 m)
The B-52 was originally built for high-altitude nuclear strikes against the Soviet Union. B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History of th...
In 1946, the U.S. Army Air Forces requested a heavy bomber with a massive operational range and high speed to deliver nuclear weapons. While there were eight primary variants (A through
Modified B-52Fs were used for conventional carpet bombing in Vietnam. B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History of th...
The YB-52 prototype took to the skies on April 15, 1952 .
8 Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3 turbofans (currently being upgraded)