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70 Years Old US B-52 Aircraft Takeoff Almost Vertically With Full Engines Thrust

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Welcome back to the Daily Aviation for a feature on the B-52 Stratofortress, the long-range strategic bomber that first entered service in 1955. Footage Credit: U.S. Air Force ,Derivative Work by The Daily Aviation Thumbnail Credit: US Air Force , Derivative Work by The Daily Aviation Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter.   / dailyaviationarchive     / dailymda   You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message. ...more
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Intro

0:00

The flight crew boards the aircraft by climbing the ladder of the entry hatch.

1:00

The 185ft wingspan is supported by retractable support wheels when taxiing.

1:30

The aircraft is powered by eight TF33 turbofan engines, each producing up to 17,100lbf.

1:45

The Stratofortress requires about 13,500ft of runway for takeoff with a normal payload.

2:00

A bank of 32 dials in the cockpit shows the pilot of the engine's status.

3:45

The Electronic Warfare officer and Radar Navigator can be found at the lower deck 'Battle Station.

4:00

The B-52 Stratofortress can drop 24 precision-guided munitions with high precision

4:16

The C-130J Super Hercules is the latest variant of the C-130 fleet that was introduced in 1998.

4:45

The crew prepares the aircraft to transport Jet Fuel using Fuel Bladders.

5:01

The aircraft is used for cargo transportation, airdrop operation, or transporting paratroopers.

6:30

The KC-135 Stratotanker extends its refueling boom to guide the incoming receiving aircraft.

6:45

The single-engine A-29 Super Tucano can reach a top speed of 370mph.

7:42

The light attack aircraft is used by the US Air Force as a Pilot's trainer aircraft.

9:00

The Super Tucano can takeoff from austere runways of about 1,150ft.

9:15
70 Years Old US B-52 Aircraft Takeoff Almost Vertically With Full Engines Thrust
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Welcome back to the Daily Aviation for a feature on the B-52 Stratofortress, the long-range strategic bomber that first entered service in 1955. Footage Credit: U.S. Air Force ,Derivative Work by The Daily Aviation Thumbnail Credit: US Air Force , Derivative Work by The Daily Aviation Voice, text and video editing belong to The Daily Aviation, any use of these content without permission is forbidden. Don't forget to subscribe us on Facebook or Twitter.   / dailyaviationarchive     / dailymda   You have a question or you would like to send us footage. Send us a message.

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