Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Guide

The , commonly known as the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fellow), is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber that has been the backbone of the United States' manned strategic bomber force for over 70 years. Core Specifications & Performance

Originally designed in the late 1940s, the B-52 is slated to remain in active service until the 2050s through modernization programs, such as the Rolls-Royce F130 engine upgrade for the upcoming B-52J variant. Life Onboard the "BUFF" B-52 - Boeing Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

Approximately 8,800 miles without aerial refueling, with a service ceiling of 50,000 feet . Speed: Maximum speed of Mach 0.84. The , commonly known as the BUFF (Big