What is the B-52 Stratofortress used for?

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1. What is the B-52 Stratofortress used for?
2. Does the B-52 have a toilet?
3. What aircraft is known as the Stratofortress?
4. What is the payload of a B-52?
5. Why is B-52 important?
6. How many B-52 are in the Boneyard?
7. Has a B-52 ever been shot down?
8. Do B-52 pilots sleep?
9. Why does the B-52 fly nose down?
10. Do B-52 carry nukes?
11. Are B-52 still in service?
12. What is the oldest plane in the boneyard?
13. Is B-52 pressurized?
14. Who shot down B-52?
15. What country shot B-52?
16. Do pilots have a toilet in the cockpit?
17. Do airline pilots have guns?
18. What is the oldest B-52 still in service?
19. What is a retired jet called?
20. Why do B-52 pilots wear oxygen?

What is the B-52 Stratofortress used for?

It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability.In a conventional conflict, the B-52 can perform strategic attack, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations.

Does the B-52 have a toilet?

Given the lack of space on board the Bombers, there is no sitting toilet, and crew members must defecate into bags and dispose of the waste when they land. The Bombers are used for long-haul missions and can stay airborne for up to 40 hours.

What aircraft is known as the Stratofortress?

B-52 B-52, also called Stratofortress, U.S. long-range heavy bomber, designed by the Boeing Company in 1948, first flown in 1952, and first delivered for military service in 1955.

What is the payload of a B-52?

70,000 lbs B-52 Technical Specifications

Primary Function	Heavy bomber
Fuel Capacity	312,197 lbs
Payload	70,000 lbs (31,500 kg)
Speed	650 mph (Mach 0.86)
Range	8,800 mi (7,652 nautical miles)

Why is B-52 important?

It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. In a conventional conflict, the B-52 can perform strategic attack, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations.

How many B-52 are in the Boneyard?

The B-52 has been in service with the USAF since 1955. As of June 2019, there are 76 aircraft in inventory; 58 operated by active forces (2nd Bomb Wing and 5th Bomb Wing), 18 by reserve forces (307th Bomb Wing), and about 12 in long-term storage at the Davis-Monthan AFB Boneyard.

Has a B-52 ever been shot down?

The United States loses its first B-52 of the war. The eight-engine bomber was brought down by a North Vietnamese surface-to-air missile near Vinh on the day when B-52s flew their heaviest raids of the war over North Vietnam. The Communistss claimed 19 B-52s shot down to date.

Do B-52 pilots sleep?

It's a tiring mission." He said the crew took turns napping in the bomber's lone bunk, but it was hard to get any sleep. "We try to rotate and sleep for four or five hours," he said, "but I can tell you generally you are not able to sleep for that amount of time.

Why does the B-52 fly nose down?

This increases the drag of the fuselage, tail etc.; but is part of the compromise made to avoid rotating on take-off (and landing). At max speed the B-52 flies with the nose markedly down, which can be seen when it flies in formation with faster aircraft.

Do B-52 carry nukes?

The B-52H with a weapons payload of more than 70,000lb is capable of carrying the most diverse range of weapons of any combat aircraft. The nuclear weapons capacity includes 12 AGM-129 advanced cruise missiles (ACMS), 20 AGM-86A air-launched cruise missiles (ALCM) and eight bombs.

Are B-52 still in service?

The first B-52 arrived in June 1955 and the last in October 1962. The Air Force now operates 76 of them, with two returning to service from long-term storage at an Arizona facility known as the "boneyard."

What is the oldest plane in the boneyard?

1952 B-57 Those memories of flying and working on some of the greatest inventions know to man are brought back once one steps on the boneyard. It is an impressive sight, even to someone who may not be an aviation enthusiast. The oldest aircraft is a 1952 B-57.

Is B-52 pressurized?

Are the B-52s pressurized? Yes the B-52 is a pressurized aircraft.

Who shot down B-52?

The eight-engine bomber was brought down by a North Vietnamese surface-to-air missile near Vinh on the day when B-52s flew their heaviest raids of the war over North Vietnam. The Communistss claimed 19 B-52s shot down to date.

What country shot B-52?

Vietnam The air war over Vietnam saw some incredible dog fights, but it still may surprise you to learn that the mighty B-52 heavy bomber successfully shot down not one but two Vietnamese Mig 21 fighter jets near the tail end of the conflict.

Do pilots have a toilet in the cockpit?

Of course they use the bathroom, they do. When one of the pilots needs to use the facilities, a flight attendant goes into the cockpit, the pilot who needs to answer the call of nature leaves the cockpit, and the door locked, insuring there are two members of the crew on the flight deck.

Do airline pilots have guns?

Thousands of US airline pilots carry guns in the cockpit. Why do they do it - and how are they trained? ... A year later, the Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act was passed, allowing US pilots - working for US airlines - to carry guns in the cockpit.

What is the oldest B-52 still in service?

The youngest B-52s still in active service are about 58 years old. These are the “H” models, the last of which were delivered to the Air Force in 1962 – compare this to the fact that almost 39% of men and women serving in the Air Force are less than 26 years old.

What is a retired jet called?

An aircraft boneyard or aircraft graveyard is a storage area for aircraft that are retired from service. Most aircraft at boneyards are either kept for storage with some maintenance or have their parts removed for reuse or resale and are then scrapped.

Why do B-52 pilots wear oxygen?

The helmet and O2 masks are worn in higher risk portions of the flight like during the bomb run and air-to-air refueling where the probability of ejection increases. G-suits are only required for high G maneuvering aircraft and are not required for the B-52. Were you thinking of pressure suits instead?