Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series US33508
Boeing B-52H Stratofortress Diecast Model
USAF SAC 7th BW, 9th BS, Carswell AFB, TX, March 1990
Limited Edition
| 1:144 Scale |
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Length |
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Width |
| Boeing B-52H Stratofortress |
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13.5" |
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15.5" |
B-52H Stratofortress of the 7th Bomb Wing, Strategic Air Command (March 1990) - The Aviation Archive Military Air Power Aviation Archives continues to represent the finest example of quality die-cast model design and manufacture. The new additions to this line extend the scope of the limited edition collection with new authentic liveries to appeal to everyone inspired by the world of military aircraft. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the models feature rubber tires, interchangeable undercarriages, and high-quality printed livery details. Beautifully packaged, each replica comes with a sturdy display stand and certificate of authenticity.
Hangar Models presents this magnificently detailed diecast model of one of the longest running bombers in history. The famous 7th BW's B-52s wore a tail stripe on which was superimposed the skull of the Texas Longhorn. Its two squadrons were primarily assigned to the strategic strike role, using the AGM-86 ALCM.
Designed to replace the piston-engined B-50, the B-52 Stratofortress was first operated by the United States Air Force on April 15th, 1952 and is expected to fly until at least 2040. This massive aircraft served during the Cold War as a nuclear deterrent, on bomber and reconnaissance missions in Vietnam, as a carpet-bomber in the Persian Gulf War and in Afghanistan and Iraq. The B-52 has a 185-foot wingspan, eight turbofan engines positioned in pairs, a length of more than 160 feet and a gross weight of more than 480,000 pounds, characteristics that earned it the nickname BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fellow)
