#B-52
B-52 Stratofortress Vs F-22 Raptor: Which Has More Air-To-Air Victories?
While the B-52s are known to have gunned down two MiG-21s, the F-22 has never shot down a fighter jet in anger.
Could The F-15 Eagle Be Retrofitted To Carry The 30,000 lb Massive Ordinance Penetrator?
The F-15EX could theoretically carry the MOP with some modifications but with sharply reduced range and other issues.
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force's Delayed B-52J Program
The B-52J program promises advanced engines, electronics, and weaponry, transforming the iconic bomber for modern combat...
US Strategic Bombers Prepare For Shift To Europe In Latest Task Force
The US will also reposition new bombers, fighters and refuelers to the Middle East.
US B-52 Bombers Arrive In Middle East After Government’s Warning To Iran
Air Force B-52 strategic bombers arrived in the Middle East to deter Iran from escalating the conflict in the region.
Which Aircraft Can Carry The US Air Force's 30,000-Pound Massive Ordnance Penetrator?
Only the United States Air Force's strategic bombers have the heft needed to carry the massive 30,000 lbs MOP.
The US Air Force Bases Assigned B-52H Bombers
Only two bases are assigned, the B-52 bombers, providing the US with both nuclear and conventional strategic bombing cap...
The USAF's New B-52 Throwback Livery: Looking Back At The Historic Bomber's Development Program
The venerable B-52 isn't just getting upgraded. Paradoxically, it's also going retro...at least in terms of the paint sc...
Replacement Or Upgrade? The Fate Of The 5 Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying
The United States is still operating aircraft that first flew 70 years ago and plans to keep some of them operating for ...
B-52 Upgrades: How The US Air Force Will Keep Its Oldest Bomber Flying For 100 Years
The B-52 is a septuagenarian design. Yet new technologies will keep it viable until the centenarian mark.
Top 5: The Best US Air Force Bases For Planespotters
Many US Air Force bases offer planespotting opportunities for enthusiasts. Here are five of the best!
Why Does The B-52 Have Wheels On The Wings?
The aircraft has a 185-foot wingspan.
Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash
"Fighter pukes make movies. Bomber pilots make history!" Patrick Fleming made history in both roles, but alas, the latte...
Why Does The B-52 Need 8 Engines?
The B-52 dates from a time when it needed eight engines and now it is easier to roll with its existing eight-engine desi...
Crabbing: Why The B-52's Landing Gear Swings 20º Left Or Right Of Center
The B-52 has the unique ability to turn its wheels and land during high crosswinds, creating a remarkable sight.
"Broken Arrow": 6 Alarming Nuclear US Military B-52 Crashes Of The Cold War
B-52 crashes are responsible for many of the most worrisome nuclear accidents during US Air Force Cold War history.
Why Restoring Nukes On B-52 Aircraft Would Cost USAF $4.5 Million
A look at what it takes to make a B-52H nuclear capable and why the interest in restoring that capability.
5 Strategic Deterrence Roles Of The US B-52 Stratofortress
After 7 decades, the "BUFF: remains the premier warbird in the US strategic arsenal. We now examine its Top 5 strategic ...
No Vertigo: Jimmy Stewart's Stellar Record As A US Army Air Corps WW2 B-24 Pilot
James Stewart enjoyed one of the most remarkable bomber pilot and acting careers of WWII and the early Cold War.
Strategic Defense: What To Know About The US Air Combat Command
The Air Combat Command (ACC) is the post-Cold War successor to Tactical Air Command (TAC) and Strategic Air Command (SAC...