Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War –era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36 Peacemaker.

Feb 25, 2025 · The B-52G, also used to attack North Vietnam, was given even greater fuel capacity and was equipped to launch a number of air-to-surface and antiship missiles. The B …

Aug 10, 2021 · First flown on April 15, 1952, the prototype YB-52 Stratofortress was America’s first all jet-engine intercontinental strategic bomber. The B-52D was the most numerous …

The Museum's B-52 was delivered to the U.S. Air Force in October 1960 and spent its entire service life with the Strategic Air Command. It was one of 110 B-52Gs that saw combat during …

The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet (15,166.6 meters) and can carry nuclear or precision guided …

One of the most recognizable aircraft in the world and an icon of the United States’ Cold War deterrent, the B-52 Stratofortress was for decades the U.S. Air Force’s primary strategic …

B-52G Stratofortress For more than 60 years, the B-52 has been a crucial asset of the US Air Force’s strategic bomber force. Developed by Boeing, the B-52 is a heavy bomber with an …

The Boeing B-52 primarily provides the United States with immediate nuclear and conventional global strike capability. The B-52 is the most combat capable bomber in the U.S. inventory.

The B-52G variant of the Stratofortress was introduced in 1958. It was the first of the “short tail” versions of the aircraft with the tail a total of 8 feet shorter than the earlier versions. Other …

B-52Ds, B-52Es, and B-52Fs occurred annually from 1956 to 1958. In the middle of these “firsts” in 1957, the Air Force approved the contract for the next-generation B-52, the B-52G. The …