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BoeingB-52EStratofortress

Strategic Bombers · United States · 1957
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BoeingB-52EStratofortress

Boeing B-52E Stratofortress
Boeing B-52E Stratofortress Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
85
Range
90
Penetration / Survivability
50
Nuclear Capability
95
Stand-Off Capability
30
Avionics
40
Stealth
5
Reliability
90
Strategic Impact
95
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryStrategic Bombers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1957–1962
Operators1 countries
Quantity100
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
70
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
13/28
Early Cold War
28/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
85
Range
90
Penetration / Survivability
50
Nuclear Capability
95
Stand-Off Capability
30
Avionics
40
Stealth
5
Reliability
90
Strategic Impact
95
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Boeing B-52E Stratofortress
Production
1957–1962
Quantity
100
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
strategic bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1952
  • Service Entry Year1957
  • Crew5
  • Primary RoleStrategic bomber
  • Generation3rd
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
▣Performance9MOD.9
  • Top Speed1,047 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)0.86 Mach
  • Cruise Speed820 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,150 m
  • Ferry Range14,080 km
  • Combat Radius7,210 km
  • Rate of Climb15 m/s
  • G-Limit2.5
  • Takeoff Run2,400 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length48.5 m
  • Wingspan56.4 m
  • Height14.7 m
  • Wing Area371.6
  • Empty Weight83,250 kg
  • Loaded Weight120,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight220,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built100
  • Operators1
  • Variants1
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1952
  • Production End1962
  • Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1957Production started
  2. 1962Production ended
69
years in service
5
years in production
100
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 72units
72active
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