Aeroplane Monthly 1981-08
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B.Gunston - Stratofortress (3)
The sting of the B-52D. Four 0.5in guns located in the Bosch Armo MD-9 rear turret.
B-52G. EVS and ECM blisters, extra antennas and a 40in tail extension have little effect on the B-52s' profile.
This B-52G is equipped with American Hound Dog air-to-surface missiles under the wings in addition to its normal bomb load.
B-52 offensive avionics system.
Boeing B-52G
This B-52H lost 40ft of its fin and rudder during a low level test flight on January 10, 1964. As a result Boeing had to strengthen not only the fin but most of the rear fuselage of the B-52s.
This B-52H lost 40ft of its fin and rudder during a low level test flight on January 10, 1964. As a result Boeing had to strengthen not only the fin but most of the rear fuselage of the B-52s.