Air Power The Cold War

Boeing B-52F Stratofortress

I took these pictures on my Hakodate Dawn mission at 1300 hrs. These screenshots were taken in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002.

Starting this beast up and watching the Engine indicators - count them! - come to life is fun. Landing it is even more fun!

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Produced in the late 50's, the F models were distinct in that they were the first aircraft to be involved in the Vietnam conflict.

This model depicts the first version of camouflage that was applied to the B-52 in the late 60's. 550173 was retired 22/09/71.

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Specs

Length: 160 Feet 10 Inches

Wing span: 185 Feet

Weight: 488,000 lbs (Max. T/O Weight)

Weight: 190,000 lbs (Empty)

Power: 8 X 13,750 lb st P&W J57-P-43WB's

Maximum Speed: 516 kts

Range: 7,500 miles

Pax

AFX Designer : Eric Johnson, Michael Davies

Panel : Phil Perrott

MP : Michael Davies

Full 2D cockpit YES

Virtual cockpit YES Works well

Autopilot console YES Integrated into the 2D cockpit

Navigation console YES

HSI NO

Primary Flight Instruments console YES Use with the Virtual cockpit