A B-52 bomber has the wingspan equivalent to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Each B-52 Stratofortress is powered by 8 Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines. The B-52 bomber requires a crew of 5 for ...

Once the new B-52J officially enters service with the Air Force, this new variant could ensure that the legendary Stratofortress platform remains in the air for more than 100 years.

What You Need to Know: The B-52 Stratofortress, designed in 1948 and in service since 1952, is America’s longest-serving ...