Boeing B-52 Stratofortress -

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

Can carry up to 70,000 pounds of ordnance, including conventional bombs, cruise missiles, and nuclear weapons. Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

Features a unique quad landing gear system that can swivel up to 20 degrees, allowing the aircraft to "crab" into the wind while keeping the wheels aligned with the runway during crosswind landings. The , commonly known as the BUFF (Big

Approximately 8,800 miles without aerial refueling, with a service ceiling of 50,000 feet . Speed: Maximum speed of Mach 0.84. Approximately 8,800 miles without aerial refueling, with a

The wings are designed with significant flexibility to handle high-altitude and low-level turbulence, though this requires high pilot skill to manage.

Currently powered by eight Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines, grouped in pairs under the wings.