B-52 Stratofortress - Iconic Long-Range Heavy Bomber of the U.S. Air Force #1752172 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber developed by the United States in the 1950s. Featuring eight turbojet engines mounted in pairs under swept wings, the aircraft carries up to 70,000 pounds of ordnance and has served in every major U.S. conflict since Vietnam. Its rugged design and continuous upgrades have kept it operational for over six decades.

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