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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:air_traffic_control
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strategic deterrence
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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twin-engine
subsonic
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:B-52
40 ft 8 in
488,000 lb
advanced avionics
active duty
swept wings
engine upgrades
modern avionics
longest-serving bomber in history
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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close air support
strategic bombing
nuclear deterrence
interdiction
long-range strategic bombing
conventional bombing
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:B-52_E
gptkb:B-52_F
gptkb:B-52_D
gptkb:B-52_G
gptkb:B-52_H
gptkb:bomber
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gptkbp:aircraft_wings
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high-mounted wings
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gptkbp:armament
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gptkb:bombs
missiles
up to 70,000 lb of bombs
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gptkbp:avionics
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modernized
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gptkbp:bombing_capability
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nuclear and conventional
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gptkbp:bombing_range
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8,800 miles
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:combat_history
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gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:Operation_Allied_Force
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:Operation_Noble_Eagle
gptkb:Operation_Inherent_Resolve
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
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gptkbp:combat_radius
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8,800 miles
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gptkbp:combat_system
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1961-present
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gptkbp:conventional_bombing
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yes
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:Pilot
gptkb:5
gptkb:navigation
co-pilot
gunner
electronic warfare officer
radar navigator
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gptkbp:crew_capacity
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gptkb:5
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gptkbp:current_condition
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:current_status
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active duty
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkb:bomber
strategic bombing
nuclear deterrence
subsonic
multi-role
long-range strategic bombing
conventional bombing
long-range bomber
intercontinental bomber
subsonic, jet-powered
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_TF33
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_TF33
gptkb:jet_engine
turbojet
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gptkbp:famous_for
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long-range missions
high-altitude bombing
carrying nuclear weapons
carrying conventional bombs
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1952
1952-04-15
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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12,000 gallons
47,975 lb
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gptkbp:height
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40 ft 8 in
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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B-52 Stratofortress
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gptkbp:international_relations
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yes
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gptkbp:introduced
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
tricycle landing gear
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gptkbp:length
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159 ft 4 in
159 feet 4 inches
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Boeing
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gptkbp:max_speed
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650 mph
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gptkbp:modernization_programs
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gptkb:Global_Strike_Command
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gptkbp:nickname
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Buff
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gptkbp:notable_features
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advanced avionics
swept wings
long range
refueling capability
large payload capacity
high wing design
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Operation_Allied_Force
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker_II
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:National_Guard
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force_Reserve
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gptkbp:number_built
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744
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gptkbp:number_of_engines
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8
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gptkbp:operational_range
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6,500 miles
7,000 miles with 70,000 lb payload
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:1961
gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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70,000 lb
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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deterrence
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gptkbp:price
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$84 million
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gptkbp:primary_function
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strategic bombing
nuclear deterrence
conventional bombing
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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close air support
strategic bombing
electronic warfare
maritime patrol
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:South_Korean_Air_Force
gptkb:Egyptian_Air_Force
gptkb:Israeli_Air_Force
gptkb:Indian_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:Kuwaiti_Air_Force
gptkb:Brazilian_Air_Force
gptkb:Taiwan_Air_Force
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gptkbp:radar
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gptkb:AN/_APQ-166
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gptkbp:range
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8,800 miles
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gptkbp:related_aircraft
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gptkb:B-52_family
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gptkbp:retired
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ongoing
in some variants
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gptkbp:retirement
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ongoing
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:bomber
close air support
reconnaissance
strategic bombing
nuclear deterrence
electronic warfare
long-range strike
conventional bombing
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gptkbp:service
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:service_branch
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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50,000 feet
50,000 ft
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gptkbp:service_frequency
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1955 -present
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gptkbp:service_history
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gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
over 60 years
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gptkbp:stealth_features
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no
limited
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:none
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman_B-21_Raider
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gptkbp:tail_type
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T-tail
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gptkbp:upgrades
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gptkb:2013
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:B-52_E
gptkb:B-52_F
gptkb:B-52_A
gptkb:B-52_B
gptkb:B-52_C
gptkb:B-52_D
gptkb:B-52_G
gptkb:B-52_H
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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high-wing
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gptkbp:wingspan
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185 ft 0 in
185 ft
high-wing
185 feet 0 inches
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:Smithsonian_National_Air_and_Space_Museum
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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