| B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet (15,166.6 meters). It can carry nuclear or conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. Contractor: Boeing Military Airplane Co., Power plant: Eight Pratt Whitney engines, Thrust: Each engine up to 17,000 pounds, Length: 159 feet, Height: 40 feet, Wingspan:185 feet, Speed: 650 MPH (Mach 0.86), Ceiling: 50,000 ft., Weight: 185,000 pounds empty, Maximum Takeoff Weight: 488,000 pounds. |
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