B-52
A large long-range [[bomber]] operated by the [[United States Air Force]] since 1955. It is powered by eight Pratt & Whitney TF33 turbofans, slung in pods under the shoulder-mounted swept wing. An iconic aircraft of the Cold War, the B-52 can carry a wide variety of bombs, missiles, and other munitions.

The B-52's most famous characteristics include the aforementioned engine pods, its huge wings and skinny body. 

h4. See also

* [[List of Airplanes]]

h4. External links

* Wikipedia: "Boeing B-52 Stratofortress":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-52_Stratofortress
* "USAF Factsheet":http://www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=83
b-52 stratofortress