Why does the B-52 have such large wings?

The reason that the wings are so large is because of the weight of the bombs, missile and other pods placed on the wings. Also it’s a long range bombers that flys non-stop anywhere around the world. There are tankers that are stationed along the B-52’s route to it’s target that refuels the plane in the air.

Do B-52s still have tail guns?

Instead, aircraft defence focused on chaff, flares and electronic countermeasures. The USAF removed the last B52 tail guns in 1992 to cut costs.

Is a B-52 bomber bigger than a 747?

The B52 wings are much more aerodynamic than the B747. This is partly to them being much wider than commercial aircraft of the same period (even wider than today’s commercial jet of the same size).

How many b52s have crashed?

The destructive power of the new age of nuclear weapons was large enough to create a 100\% kill zone within a radius of 8.5 miles of its detonation point. Since 1956, there have been more than 95 accidents involving a B-52 with the loss of nearly 360 air crew.

What was the name of the plane that dropped the second atomic bomb?

Bockscar, sometimes called Bock’s Car, is the name of the United States Army Air Forces B-29 bomber that dropped a Fat Man nuclear weapon over the Japanese city of Nagasaki during World War II in the second – and last – nuclear attack in history.

Why did Nixon bomb Cambodia?

Nixon launched raids against North Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos to disrupt supply lines. Nixon wanted to secure peace by training the South Vietnamese to fight the communists after U.S. troops left completely and to negotiate a peace settlement. The bombing campaign did not have the effect intended.

Why is it called a Huey helicopter?

Nicknamed the “Huey” after the phonetic sound of its original designation, HU-1, the UH-1 “Iroquois” helicopter was the work horse of the Army during the Vietnam War. The battle experience of these early craft provided lessons learned which aided the development of the UH-1.

What are the advantages of a winged aircraft?

Wings further off the ground will mean that the engines will also be further off the ground, reducing the risk of foreign object damage. You can move vehicles under the wing, and taxi across smaller taxiways. The fuselage can be closer to ground, facilitating transport.

Why do aircraft have wings on top of the fuselage?

They need to be able to load large objects and vehicles, and with little or no ground support available. This means that the fuselage should be as close to the ground as possible to allow roll-on/roll-off of cargo with built-in ramps. Placing the wings on top of the fuselage allows the bottom of the fuselage to be closer to the ground.

Why are high-wing planes so difficult to maintain?

Since airliners don’t need easy access to the fuselage to load cargo, maintenance should be as simple as possible. Especialy with the larger aircraft like the C-5, a high-wing puts the engines and wings far above the ground. This makes it much more difficult to work on these components.

Why do planes have low wings in civil aviation?

Low wings are favored for civil aviation because this puts the passenger cabin on top of the wing. Damage from non-normal landings (gear up, no runway, missed the runway, etc.) will happen to the wing, first. Thus protecting passengers.