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Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

US Air Force strategic bomber (1955–present)

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range subsonic jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955 and was flown by NASA from 1959 to 2007. The bomber can carry up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons and has a typical combat range of around 8,800 miles (14,200 km) without aerial refueling.

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  • 23 November 1945Air Materiel Command (AMC) issued desired performance characteristics for a new strategic bomber "capable of carrying out the strategic mission without dependence upon advanced and intermediate bases controlled by other countries".
  • 13 February 1946The USAAF issued bid invitations for new strategic bomber specifications, with Boeing, Consolidated Aircraft, and Glenn L. Martin Company submitting proposals.
  • 5 June 1946Boeing's Model 462 was declared the winner.
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