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The B-52 Stratofortress was built and first flown on the 15th of April 1952. As a prototype, and that was test flight. However it eventually entered into active service. And it is one of our biggest bombers in use today!

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The AMC (Air materials command (yes thats a thing)) ordered a new strategic bomber for use so Boeing designed and built one. Boeing also builds and designs multiple commercial and passenger airplanes. Some of which you have probably flown in!

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It saw little combat but the combat it did see was in vietnam, instead of carrying nukes it carryed normal bombs though. And we still use them today. The most recent use was a show of force over the DMZ. A show of force is basically bragging about your military might and not to mess with us.

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Designed to carry nukes deep into the heart of the Soviet Union and return, while also still being used as a standard non nuclear payload bomber that was its purpose. Along with that it needed to work well and such. As Well as avoid radar detection from the ruskies.

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Yes it was, and it is still used today, however it went into production and ending during 1952–1962. And was most recently used as a show of force against North Korea.

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Good engines and able to carry nukes. Along with the ability to function during a long period of time and, be low maintenance. Also to avoid radar detection.

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The ability to function during long voyages and have efficient and good engines.

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It was used in the popular movie Dr. Strangelove as a set. And after 50 years its still in service.

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