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B-52 Stratofortress
Boeing · USA
Designed to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War deterrence missions, the B-52 replaced the Convair B-36. It remains in service today, over 70 years later.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1952 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,046 km/h |
| Range | 14,200 km |
| Ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Engines | 8x Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 turbofans |
Armament & Payload
Up to 31,500 kg of bombs, mines, and missiles.