B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History Of Th... Here

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 is the ultimate symbol of American airpower. Entering service in the 1950s, this massive bomber has outlived its intended replacements and continues to serve as the backbone of the U.S. strategic bomber fleet. B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History of th...

B-52Gs flew grueling 35-hour round-trip missions from Louisiana to Iraq, striking targets with conventional cruise missiles. While there were eight primary variants (A through

The aging TF33 engines are being replaced by modern Rolls-Royce F130 engines. B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History of th...

The B-52 is slated to become the first aircraft in history to reach .