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Langley A.F.B. Air Park, Langley AFB Virginia
Boeing B-52G 'Stratofortress' SN: 59-2601

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Description
Notes: Upgraded B-52F. Fin span reduced, ailerons deleted, nose radome enlarged.
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:B-52
  Designation:B-52
  Version:G
  Nickname:Stratofortress
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Serial/Bureau Number:59-2601
  Location:Langley A.F.B. Air Park, Langley AFB Virginia

Specifications
  Length: 160' 10.8" 49.0 m
  Height:40' 8" 12.3 m
  Wingspan: 185' 56.3 m
  Wingarea: 4,000.0 sq ft 371.5 sq m
  Max Weight: 488,000 lb221,315 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 8
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J57-P-43WB
  Thrust (each):13,750 lb 6,235 kg

Performance
  Range: 7,500 miles 12,077 km
  Cruise Speed: 509 mph 819 km/h 442 kt
  Max Speed: 594 mph 956 km/h 516 kt
  Ceiling: 40,000 ft 12,191 m