Thread: How big is a B52 compared to a 747?
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Old 05-15-2006, 10:52 PM
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There was a special on the History channel last week on the surplus military aircraft facility in AZ - lots of old planes there, including old B-52s there providing parts for remanufacture to 'as new' condition to keep the operational B52's flying. The planes just keep getting more modernized, and they plan to keep it flying until 2040 according to the show. Latest armament system showed dual rotary cradles holding 11 cruise missiles in each cradle, and enough fancy computer equipment to earn a Maximum PC 'kickass' award!
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