Description
B52 Stratofortress Monogram Models 1/72 – 5709
The B-52 Stratofortress is an eight-engined strategic bomber that was designed to replace the B-36 Peacemaker. Where the B-36 was a compound aircraft powered by six huge piston engines (and later with an additional four jet engines), the B-52 was a pure jet aircraft. Where the B-36 was not air refuelable, the B-52 can air refuel. Where the B-36 was designed as a long-range conventional bomber that was adapted to the nuclear deterrence mission, the B-52 was designed for the nuclear deterrence mission and was adapted to the conventional bombing mission.
Over Vietnam, the B-52 could carry up to 105 500lb and 750lb bombs and deliver them anywhere in the world. If you look in the dictionary under ‘carpet bombing’, you’ll see a picture of the B-52.
