B52 bomber: when it entered service in 1955

b52 bomber When it entered service in 1955, the B-52 bomber immediately became a cornerstone of the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command (SAC). Its primary role was to serve as part of the nuclear triad, which included land-based missiles, submarine-launched missiles, and strategic bombers like the B-52 Stratofortress. The ability to carry nuclear payloads allowed the B-52 bomber to provide a retaliatory strike option in the event of a nuclear attack.. b52 clup Do kích thước và tầm hoạt động, B-52 cần đường băng dài và hạ cánh khá “ngốn” năng lượng phanh. b52 tài xỉu The Boeing B-52 primarily provides the United States with immediate nuclear and conventional global strike capability. The B-52 is the most combat capable bomber in the U.S. inventory. Due to its high mission-capable rate, large payload, long range, persistence and ability to employ both nuclear and conventional precision standoff weapons, the B-52 continues to be a critical contributor to the U.S. National Security Strategy.