IT1262 B-52 H STRATOFORTRESS

The B-52H had the same crew and structural changes as the B-52G. The most significant upgrade was the switch to TF33-P-3 turbofan engines which, despite the initial reliability problems (corrected by 1964 under the Hot Fan program), offered considerably better performance and fuel economy than the J57 turbojets.The ECM and avionics were updated, a new fire control system was fitted, and the rear defensive armament was changed from machine guns to a 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon (later removed in 1991–94). A provision was made for four GAM-87 Skybolt ballistic missiles. The aircraft's first flight occurred on 10 July 1960, and it entered service on 9 May 1961. This is the only variant still operational. A total of 744 B-52s were built. The last production aircraft, B-52H AF Serial No. 61-0040, left the factory on 26 October 1962.

Drie uitvoeringen mogelijk;

• 410th Bomber Wing, K.I.Sawyer Air Force Base.
• 92th Bomber Wing, 1988.
• 9th/20th Bomber Squadron, 7th bomber Wing, Carswell Air Force Base, 1998.

Lang; 664 mm.