B-52 Stratofortress

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been operated by the United States Air Force since 1955. The airplane has completed sixty years of continuous service with its original operator in 2015. After being upgraded between 2013 and 2015, it is expected to serve into the 2040's.

The B-52 is easily recognized by the eight engines paired in pods and suspended by four pylons beneath and forward of the wings leading edge.

The B-52 is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons and has a typical combat range of more than 8,800 miles (14,080 km) with aerial refueling.