Inside a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress – Guidance & Control

Inside a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress – Guidance & Control

Staff Sgt. Austin West, 96th #Aircraft Maintenance Unit guidance and control craftsman, Airman 1st Class Tristan Davis and Airman 1st Class Michael O’Meara, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit guidance and control journeyman, explain different aspects of an attitude and heading reference system inside a B-52 Stratofortress at Nellis #AirForce Base, Nevada, during Red Flag 20-2, March 13, 2020.

B-52 Stratofortress

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic #bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (#USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons, and has a typical combat range of more than 8,800 miles (14,080 km) without aerial refueling.


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