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22 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A powerful image of the legendary Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, a pillar of American strategic airpower for nearly 70 years.

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Aircraft

B-52 Stratofortress B52

USAF camouflage (historical Vietnam-era)

Airline

United States Air Force (USAF)

Manufacturer

Achievements

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Insights

Aviation History

Iconic U.S. long-range strategic bomber, backbone of American nuclear and conventional deterrence since 1955. Still flying after almost 70 years.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 80 airworthy B-52 bombers remain, exclusively in U.S. service.

Record Flights

Participated in the longest combat missions of the Vietnam War; multiple record-setting non-stop flights with aerial refueling.

Safety & Events

Numerous combat missions in Vietnam, Gulf War, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq; involved in multiple engine and landing incidents but famed for survivability.

Future Outlook

Planned to remain in service into the 2050s with major re-engining and avionics upgrades.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 turbofan (originally J57 turbojet)

Engine

56.4 m

Wingspan

48.5 m

Length

14,080 km

Range

845 km/h

Speed

Crew of 5 (or 6 on some variants); up to 31,500 kg ordnance

Capacity

220,000 kg

MTOW

12.4 m

Height

8 × 75 kN (17,000 lbf) each (TF33 engines)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3; Very noisy (over 120 dB at full power)

Noise