B-52: what the bomber used against Iran looks like, considered one of the US’s deadliest weapons

American B-52 bombers fly over Iran for the first time The United States used B-52 bombers to fly over Iran’s airspace for the first time since the start of the war. The information was confirmed by the War Department this Tuesday (31). The aircraft is considered one of the most “deadly” weapons of American forces. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp ▶️ Context: According to The New York Times, the use of this type of aircraft demonstrates the weakening of Iran’s air defenses. Despite its power, the B-52 is not as agile as fighters and is more vulnerable to anti-aircraft systems. According to the Pentagon, the bombers will be used to attack supply chains that supply Iranian missile, drone and ship construction facilities. The US objective is to prevent the replacement of munitions used in war. Despite its nuclear capacity, there is no confirmation that American forces are carrying warheads of this type in operations against Iran. The B-52 is a model manufactured by Boeing that carries high-precision weapons and can fly for more than 14 thousand kilometers without refueling. Production began in the 1950s, and the bomber remains the “backbone” of the American Air Force. At least 744 units were produced, and the last one was delivered in October 1962. The model was designed to carry nuclear weapons and became an important asset of the United States during the Cold War. When it emerged, the B-52 was seen as the “doomsday bomber”, capable of hitting the Soviet Union with nuclear weapons without the need for refueling. Over more than 70 years, aircraft of this type have participated in almost all major operations conducted by the US. Among them are the Vietnam War, the response to the September 11, 2001 attacks and missions against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria in 2016. B-52s were also sent to the Caribbean during a US operation against international drug trafficking, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. B-52 bomber operating in the 1960s US Air Force The model has different variants. The “H” version, for example, can carry up to 20 cruise missiles. Overall, the B-52 can carry up to 32 tons of weapons, including bombs, mines and missiles. The bomber has eight engines and can fly at an altitude of up to 15,000 meters, which puts the aircraft above most of the battlefield. This capability, combined with high-precision strikes, expands air support in offensives. “Updated with modern technology, the B-52 is capable of employing the full range of jointly developed weapons and will continue throughout the 21st century as an important element of the nation’s defenses. The Air Force currently anticipates operating the B-52s until 2050,” the US military says. See technical sheet of the United States Air Force B-52 bomber. Art team/g1 Threat from Iran The announcement of the use of B-52s in Iran was made one day after United States President Donald Trump shared a video showing a large explosion in Isfahan. The target would be an ammunition depot. It is still unclear whether the aircraft were responsible for the operation disclosed by Trump. Until the last update of this report, Iran had also not commented on the announcement made by the United States. Also on Tuesday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it would attack American companies in the Middle East in retaliation for recent bombings that killed Iranian citizens. Among the targets mentioned is Boeing, manufacturer of the B-52 bomber. “Major institutions involved in terrorist operations will be legitimate targets. We advise employees to leave their workplaces immediately for their own safety,” the organization said. “Residents of areas close to these companies, in all countries in the region, should also evacuate within a radius of one kilometer and seek a safe location.” In addition to Boeing, 17 other companies were listed, including technology giants. See below: Boeing G42 Spire Solution GE Tesla JP. Morgan Nvidia Palantir Dell IBM Meta Google Apple Microsoft Oracle Intel HP Cisco United States Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft. Disclosure/Boeing VIDEOS: most watched on g1

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