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The first B-52's were made in the early 1950's. The prototype flew in April 1952. They first entered service in June 1955.
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What are the release dates for Great Planes - 2008 B52 Stratofortress 2-9?
Great Planes - 2008 B52 Stratofortress 2-9 was released on: USA: 4 September 2009
What date was the AF B52 sent to Vietnam?
B52 Stratofortress heavy bombers commenced operations in theater in 1965.
What was the deciding factor in the Vietnam war?
SACs B52 Stratofortress was the deciding factor.
Who invented the B-52 bombers?
Boeing designed and built the B52 Stratofortress Bomber.
How did the plane B52 get its name?
It's name 'Stratofortress' was given by Boeing. It's designation number '52' was given by the USAF .
How much bombs can the B-52 jet plane carry?
During the Vietnam War the B52 Stratofortress often carried 108 750lb pound general purpose HE bombs.
Did ford motor co make B-52 bombers for World War 2?
The B52 bomber did not make it's first flight until 1952, so there was no B52 made during WWII.
What does the b52 bomber look like?
Big, with swept wings, each with two external twin-jet pylons. Beautiful. Awesome. You can also do an image search with the B-52 using the keywords "Boeing Stratofortress."
What was the purpose of the battle of hamburger hill?
To take the position (to take the hill/to take the objective). Un-officially, for the glory of the regiment...after all, the mountain top could've been obliterated by the B52 Stratofortress at any time.
What was the most deadly weapon in the Vietnam War?
SAC's B-52 Stratofortress high altitude heavy bomber. SAC=Strategic Air Command that's if youre talking about air, on land the Tank and gun wise i would have to say for its high fire rate and accuracy the Thompson
What did the Air Force use to eliminate enemies during Vietnam?
The USAF used all of its weapons except for the B47 Stratojet, F106 Delta Dart, and its B57 Hustler. Its most deadly weapon used in the Vietnam War was its B52 Stratofortress.
What was the best bomber plane of all time?
B52 Stratofortress. During the Vietnam War one B52 could carry up to 108 750lb bombs. That was equal to 10 WWII bombers. I believe the Avro Lancaster was the best bomber of all time. It was essential to winning WW2. Lancasters took thousands of boys to war and brought many men back. It made the difference between winning and losing. -If the Allies had lost there would never have been a real peace.
