Why does a B-52 fly nose down?

AS it accelerates it has to reduce the angle of attack from max lift to climb lift, which is lower due to higher speed and the upwards help of the engines,so it has to pitch down.

Why do B-52 engines smoke?

The B-52 still uses older generation engines. All these older generation engines were designed when fuel was cheap. They were far less fuel efficient and the black smoke you see is mostly un-burned fuel.

Why is the B-52 called buff?

Early in its eventful life, the B-52 was given the affectionate nickname “BUFF,” which some say stands for Big Ugly Fat Fellow. The B-52’s stunning longevity is matched or exceeded by its versatility.

How many B-52s have been shot down?

30 B-52s
Related: 4 reasons the B-52 is way cooler than you thought Only one other B-52 tail gunner had scored a successful kill against a Vietnamese fighter, though more than 30 B-52s had been shot down throughout the conflict.

Are there any b36?

The Convair B-36 “Peacemaker” is a strategic bomber built by Convair and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) from 1949 to 1959. The B-36 is the largest mass-produced piston-engined aircraft ever built. All but four aircraft have been scrapped.

Can you eject AB 52?

The B-52G aircraft is a heavy bomber equipped with six crew stations. Each crew station has its escape hatch and ejection seat. Each crew station has an independent ejection system that must be initiated by the crewmember. The ejection systems include an escape hatch for each ejection seat.

Is the B-52 pressurized?

The B-52 is pressurized, but it has a norm-setting which is 8.6 PSI differential and a combat setting which is 5.25 (IIRC) PSI differential. Command regulations will specify when the O2 mask must be worn. Generally, it is during “critical phases” of flight, which are T/O and Landing, Air Refueling and Low Level.

How many B-52 bombers were lost in Vietnam?

Only one other B-52 tail gunner had scored a successful kill against a Vietnamese fighter, though more than 30 B-52s had been shot down throughout the conflict.

How much does a B-52 bomber weigh?

183,500 lbs
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress/Weight

Why does the B-52 take off without rotating and climb out?

In the answer to this question it is noted that the B-52 takes off without rotating and climbs out in a nose-down attitude. Why was it designed this way? The reason was to give the bombs the place close to the center of gravity.

What is the angle of attack of a B-52 Stratocaster?

The angle of attack of the wings of a B-52 is positive. The leading edge of the wing is higher than the trailing edge. So when you see the aircraft takeoff it seems to not rotate, but when the fuselage is level, the wings are at a positive angle of attack.

Why does the Boeing B52 have tandem landing gear?

The placement of the landing gear is a compromise based on the design of the airplane. The B52 and its tandem wheel set is a compromise because of the wing and body design of the airplane.

Why is the B52 Stratofortess not rotating?

This means unless the lift exceeds the weight an airplane will never leave the ground. Once in flight the airplane’s rate of climb stabilizes, or becomes constant when lift = gravity/weight (the opposing force). The answer is it only appears the B52 is not rotating.

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