B-52 - Stratofortress: The Complete History Of Th...

In 1946, the U.S. Army Air Forces requested a heavy bomber with a massive operational range and high speed to deliver nuclear weapons.

B-52s flew massive, concentrated bombing raids over Hanoi, which directly led to a resumption of peace talks. The Gulf War & The War on Terror B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History of th...

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) In 1946, the U