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Yankee Air Museum, Belleville Michigan
Boeing B-52D 'Stratofortress'

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Description
Notes: Upgraded B-52C (6 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:B-52
  Designation:B-52
  Version:D
  Nickname:Stratofortress
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Location:Yankee Air Museum, Belleville Michigan

Specifications
  Length: 156' 6" 47.7 m
  Height:48' 4" 14.7 m
  Wingspan: 185' 56.3 m
  Gross Weight: 449,998 lb204,081 kg
  Max Weight: 450,000 lb204,081 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 8
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57
  Thrust (each):12,100 lb 5,487 kg

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 526 mph 847 km/h 457 kt
  Max Speed: 638 mph 1,027 km/h 555 kt
  Ceiling: 49,400 ft 15,056 m