The B-52 Bomber Has a Secret Weapon: It Can Carry Almost Anything

The B-52 Bomber Has a Secret Weapon: It Can Carry Almost Anything

PUBLISHED ON August 11, 2025, 1:57 PM EDT – Key Points and Summary – The B-52 Stratofortress, now its latest B-52H variant, a Cold War-era bomber, remains a cornerstone of U.S. airpower due to its massive 70,000-pound payload and incredible versatility. With a distinguished combat record stretching from Vietnam to the fight against ISIS, the venerable “BUFF” is now undergoing a major modernization. Bombs Inside the B-52 Bomber. Photo taken by Ha…