Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

Overview

A long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber that has served as a cornerstone of the U.S. Air Force's strategic bomber force since the mid-1950s, capable of global reach and multi-role mission sets.

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Key facts

Manufacturer: Boeing
Dimensions: L: 48.5m | W: 56.4m | H: 12.4m
Range: 14,080 km
Max Speed: Mach 0.84
Engine: 8 × Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 turbofans

In context

Use the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress when studying the physical scale and range profile of a long-range strategic bomber. Its eight-engine layout, 56.4 m wingspan, 14,080 km range reference, and 7,210 km combat-radius field should be compared within the same mission profile rather than against civilian range or tactical-fighter figures.

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PHYSICAL SCALE

PHYSICAL SIZE: 48.5 × 12.4 m

LAUNCH

First Flight: 1952-04-15
Manufacturer: Boeing

PHYSICAL

Dimensions: L: 48.5m | W: 56.4m | H: 12.4m
Takeoff Weight: 219,600 kg

PERFORMANCE

Max Speed: Mach 0.84
Ceiling: 15,167 m
Range: 14,080 km
Combat Radius: 7,210 km

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: 8 × Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 turbofans
Armament: Up to 31,500 kg of weapons including nuclear/conventional bombs (JDAM, JSOW), cruise missiles (AGM-86), and naval mines; formerly equipped with a tail-mounted 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon.

COMBAT BENCHMARKS

Max Speed (Mach): 0.84
Service Ceiling (m): 15,167

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