B-52 Stratofortress

Combat aircraft, USA. In service since 1955

How to recognise it

Huge bomber with eight engines in four double pods under a long, drooping swept wing and small outrigger wheels near the wingtips.

Also known as

B-52H, BUFF, Stratofortress

Used by

USA

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• AV-8B Harrier II
• B-1B Lancer
• B-2 Spirit
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• F-15 Eagle
• F-16AM
• F-16C Fighting Falcon
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• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing B-52 Stratofortress