The B-52B officially entered active service with the Strategic Air Command (SAC) in 1955 . š„ Combat Evolution Through the Decades The Cold War & Vietnam
In Afghanistan and Iraq, advanced targeting pods allowed the B-52 to drop precision-guided munitions to support ground troops. š ļø Key Variants & Specifications
While there were eight primary variants (A through H), only the remains in service today. Wingspan: 185 feet (56.4 m) Length: 159 feet, 4 inches (48.5 m)
The B-52 will serve as a primary launch platform for next-generation standoff missiles.