Huge B-52 "Stratofortress" takes off from Castle Air Force Base, CA

The B-52 Stratofortress is a large aircraft with significant dimensions and capabilities. It is powered by eight jet engines and can carry over 300,000 pounds. The aircraft is used for training at Castle Air Force Base and has a service ceiling of over 50,000 feet, reaching speeds of more than 600 miles per hour. With air-to-air refueling, its range extends globally. The B-52 can carry a hydrogen bomb, serving as a key component of America's retaliatory air force and a deterrent against air attacks.

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