B-52 Strategic Bomber

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress was developed as a long-range American strategic bomber and entered service during the early Cold War. Its role expanded from nuclear deterrence to conventional bombing and standoff-weapon delivery. Extensive upgrades allowed the airframe family to remain useful across very different eras, so an early B-52 and a later modernized example represent distinct configurations. Its distinctive swept wing and engine arrangement remained recognizable even as internal equipment, weapons, and mission planning changed. The B-52 illustrates how a durable airframe can receive successive technological updates rather than being replaced whenever its original mission evolves. Its service spans periods with very different strategic assumptions, from nuclear alert to conventional expeditionary warfare.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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