The eight-engined Stratofortress was designed to haul heavy bomb payloads long distances, and in that simple, straightforward respect, the B-52 can still perform.

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base touched down in the UK on Feb. 11, 2025 to kick off the ...

First taking to the skies in April 1952, and introduced into the US Air Force in 1955, the B-52 Stratofortress has since become a mainstay of American air power. Originally developed as a nuclear ...

One expert speculated that such heavy military hardware would be needed if the US carried out a strike against Iran or its ...

A B-52 bomber has the wingspan equivalent to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Each B-52 Stratofortress is powered by 8 Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines. The B-52 bomber requires a crew of 5 for ...

The bomber was displaced when a strong tornado ripped through Rome on July 16, 2025, causing $40 million in damage.

The B-52 Stratofortress was built in 1952. With a few modifications, Model B entered service in 1955. "It's a remarkably overbuilt, overengineered airframe and there are very few things that are ...

We’re excited to start the production work to deliver this ... The next step in the F130 development, and the B-52’s modernization, is altitude testing of the new engines.