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Princeton's WordNet

  1. B-52noun

    United States military aircraft; B- stands for bomber

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  1. B-52noun

    A cocktail shooter consisting of 3 distinct layers of coffee liqueur, Baileys and Grand Mariner.

  2. Etymology: Named for Boeing's B-52 Stratofortress, a bomber aircraft used in the Vietnam War

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  1. b-52

    The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons, and has a typical combat range of around 8,800 miles (14,080 km) without aerial refueling.Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War–era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36 Peacemaker. A veteran of several wars, the B-52 has dropped only conventional munitions in combat. The B-52's official name Stratofortress is rarely used; informally, the aircraft has become commonly referred to as the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fucker/Fella).The B-52 has been in service with the USAF since 1955. As of June 2019, there are 76 aircraft in inventory; 58 operated by active forces (2nd Bomb Wing and 5th Bomb Wing), 18 by reserve forces (307th Bomb Wing), and about 12 in long-term storage at the Davis-Monthan AFB Boneyard. The bombers flew under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) until it was disestablished in 1992 and its aircraft absorbed into the Air Combat Command (ACC); in 2010, all B-52 Stratofortresses were transferred from the ACC to the new Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept them in service despite the advent of later, more advanced strategic bombers, including the Mach 2+ Convair B-58 Hustler, the canceled Mach 3 North American XB-70 Valkyrie, the variable-geometry Rockwell B-1 Lancer, and the stealth Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit. The B-52 completed 60 years of continuous service with its original operator in 2015. After being upgraded between 2013 and 2015, the last airplanes are expected to serve into the 2050s.

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  1. b-52

    The B-52 is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. It is designed and built by Boeing, and has been used by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The B-52 was designed to carry nuclear weapons during the Cold War, but has been adapted over the years to perform various types of missions. In addition to its military role, it has been associated in popular culture with the B-52's cocktail and the band named The B-52's.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of b-52 in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of b-52 in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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