Boeing B-52D Stratofortress

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A preserved USAF Boeing B-52D Stratofortress displayed outdoors, its enormous swept wing and paired-engine pods filling the frame.

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Aircraft

B-52D Stratofortress B52

United States Air Force markings

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

JK Imaging, Ltd. KODAK PIXPRO AZ425

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Great 3/4 angle and classic scheme; minor distractions from the fence and sign in foreground.

Location

Tucson International Airport

TUS/KTUS

32.1389, -110.8690

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Tucson International Airport TUS

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Aviation History

The B-52 Stratofortress has served as a long-range strategic bomber since the 1950s and remains in USAF service.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 200 B-52s remain in active service worldwide.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a static outdoor display.

Specifications

8 × Pratt & Whitney J57-P-19W turbojets

Engine

56.4 m

Wingspan

48.5 m

Length

14,200 km

Range

819 km/h

Speed

31,500 kg payload

Capacity

221,350 kg

MTOW

12.4 m

Height

12,100 lbf (53.8 kN) each

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