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The B-52 remains one of the most enduring military aircraft, with some airframes expected to serve into the 2050s after modernization programs. Hill Aerospace Museum
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B52
Model
B-52 Stratofortress
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United States Air Force
Livery
USAF camouflage (Vietnam-era Southeast Asia scheme)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 turbofan
Thrust
8 × 75.6 kN (17,000 lbf) each
Wingspan
56.4 meters
Length
48.5 meters
Height
12.4 meters
MTOW
220,000 kilograms
Range
14,080 kilometers
Capacity
5 crew
Cruise Speed
845 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Typically ICAO Chapter 2, ~105 dB (older military jet)
Location
Airport Code
HIF/KHIF
Airport Name
Hill Air Force Base