Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Year1955
- Crew5
- Primary RoleStrategic bomber
- Generation3
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine TypeTF33-P-3
- Engine ModelPratt & Whitney TF33-P-3
- Number of Engines8
- Thrust (dry, each)848
- Internal Fuel184,260 kg
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Top Speed630 km/h
- Cruise Speed518 km/h
- Service Ceiling15,000 m
- Ferry Range0 km
- Combat Radius8,815 km
◇Production4MOD.4
- Total Built744
- Unit Cost0 USD
- Operators1
- Variants8
◆Service History1MOD.1
- Retirement Year0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1961Production started
- 1962Production ended
65
years in service
1
years in production
744
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
STRATEGIC BOMBERS RANKING Strategic Bombers · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
5STRATEGIC BOMBERS1EARLY COLD WAR · STRATEGIC BOMBERS184UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS7PERFORMANCE/PRICE · STRATEGIC BOMBERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theStrategic Bomberscategory.
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