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Is the B-52 Bomber one of the greatest machines of war ever created?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by KingCheetah, Jan 18, 2016.

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  1. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Contributing Member

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    The B-52 Stratofortress first entered service in 1955 and has no true plans for retirement -- the plane has been modernized continually as funding and tech have become available.

    [​IMG]

    The B-52 Is Becoming A Terrifyingly Intelligent Smart Weapons Truck

    link
     
    #1 KingCheetah, Jan 18, 2016
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    [​IMG]

    It's almost creepy.
     
    #2 KingCheetah, Jan 18, 2016
  3. heypartner

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    Why am I getting a sense of deja vu?
     
    #3 heypartner, Jan 18, 2016
  4. Carl Herrera

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    You're almost creepy.
     
    #4 Carl Herrera, Jan 18, 2016
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    #5 heypartner, Jan 18, 2016
  6. KingCheetah

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    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7FPELc1wEvk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    Whoops... lol
     
    #6 KingCheetah, Jan 18, 2016
  7. The Real Shady

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    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n4QSYx4wVQg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #7 The Real Shady, Jan 18, 2016
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    Can it shoot an emp high into the atmosphere and take out all of ISIS electronics?
     
    #8 CCorn, Jan 18, 2016
  9. LosPollosHermanos

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    Probably doesn't even have bluetooth audio, would not hit.
     
    #9 LosPollosHermanos, Jan 19, 2016
  10. Mr. Brightside

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    Why do we need planes like this now that we have drones? Doesn't make much sense.
     
    #10 Mr. Brightside, Jan 19, 2016
  11. LosPollosHermanos

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    Maybe you should stop being a drone.

    Bow down thy B-52, that is your maker.
     
    #11 LosPollosHermanos, Jan 19, 2016
  12. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    [​IMG]

    A drone is a plane with a remote control system.
     
    #12 Xerobull, Jan 19, 2016
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    i'm sorry. There is no fighting allowed in a thread about war machines.
     
    #13 DonkeyMagic, Jan 19, 2016
  14. LonghornFan

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    This thread is not about MARVEL TV.

    Should not be on the first page.
     
    #14 LonghornFan, Jan 19, 2016
  15. MadMax

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    I voted, "maybe."
     
    #15 MadMax, Jan 19, 2016
  16. superfob

    superfob Mommy WOW! I'm a Big Kid now.

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    I vote for this:

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    #16 superfob, Jan 19, 2016
  17. JuanValdez

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    When has Brightside ever been serious?
     
    #17 JuanValdez, Jan 19, 2016
  18. Nero

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    Just reading about this stuff.. holy mackerel.. we have all this unbelievable military prowess and might.. and yet we let these scumbags in huts continue to threaten innocent people around the world.. SMDH
     
    #18 Nero, Jan 19, 2016
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    what about the horten brothers and their ufo wannabee planes? that was pretty impressive for the time.
     
    #19 conquistador#11, Jan 19, 2016
  20. Commodore

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    yes, and I would add the B2, A10, and AC130 gunship
     
    #20 Commodore, Jan 19, 2016
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