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B-52, Lots and lots of steel on or at least near the target. plus, I think Arc Light missions are just cool. I got to see a B-52 bombing run once, it was awesome and a sight I will never forget.
Considering the last B-52 airframe rolled off the assembly line in 1963, they got a lot of mileage off that line……I think the last B-52 is supposed to be phased out in 2030 or some way out there date, that's jsut testament to the design genius of the airframe……….not to mention, they are sleek aircraft...the Soviets build good, solid bombers, but they all looked like airborne tractors IMHO...ad did not last like the BUFF The opening sequence to "Dr. Strangelove"........sure, sex between airplanes...but the B-52 was (and is) a hottie
Only thing that trumps the YB-36 is the the B-52!B-36
The B-52 is my choice also. Aside from its longevity so far. It is also the platform the AF seems to test many of its munitions out on. Every time some new ordinance comes out, they test it with the B-52. That thing can carry EVERYTHING! I'll bet someone has even attempted to install Air-to-air missiles on it at some given time. Also I think 2030 is a bit early from that last date I've heard.But I didn't want to take away from the KC-135 (Boeing 707) Strong platform and we use it for all of the other stuff AWACS, JSTARS. Not sure if they plan to use the new KC45 for any of that stuff.
The B-52 is my choice also. Aside from its longevity so far. It is also the platform the AF seems to test many of its munitions out on. Every time some new ordinance comes out, they test it with the B-52. That thing can carry EVERYTHING! I'll bet someone has even attempted to install Air-to-air missiles on it at some given time. Also I think 2030 is a bit early from that last date I've heard.But I didn't want to take away from the KC-135 (Boeing 707) Strong platform and we use it for all of the other stuff AWACS, JSTARS. Not sure if they plan to use the new KC45 for any of that stuff.
Got to see the Dash 80, which was the prototype 707 at the Udvar/Hazy museum....don't forget, the tank, not the airliner, came 1st
This is kind of the opposite of the point of this thread, but interesting nonetheless….Top 10 Worst Aircraft Ever
