B-52 Stratofortress
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 has been operated by the United States Air Force since the 1950s. Capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds of weapons, it remains a major player in global reach and endurance.
Specs
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Engine type
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8x Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 turbofans
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Length
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159 ft 4in / 48.5 m
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Height
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40 ft 8in / 12.4 m
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Wingspan
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185 ft 0in / 56.4 m
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Combat Range
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7,652 nm / 14,162 km
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B-1 Lancer
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. Nicknamed the "Bone," it carries the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory and can execute high-speed, terrain-following penetration missions.
Specs
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Engine type
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4x General Electric F101-GE-102 augmented turbofans
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Length
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146 ft / 44.5 m
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Height
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34 ft / 10.4 m
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Wingspan
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137 ft / 41.8 m (swept: 79 ft / 24 m)
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Combat Range
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5,100 nm / 9,400 km
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