Inside Super Complex Cockpit of US Air Force Most Feared Bomber: B-52 Stratofortress
Welcome to this feature on Fluctus Channel! where we discusses some interesting details from the cockpit of the B-52 Stratofortress and its heavy upgrade over the years.
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You guys are the best documentary filmmakers ever. Thanks for doing this.
I was a B-52 co-pilot in the early 70's. Unlike many large and newer aircraft, the co-pilot's job was much more than just being 2nd in command. It was a co-pilot/flight engineer's position. The fuel panel ALONE was a job. The many tanks of the B-52 had to be "balanced" on fuel draw in order to keep the aircraft's weight from becoming unbalanced.... leading to control difficulties.
I went into the AF in 1980. I became a crew chief on a B52D model which has now been mothballed at Avis Motham. I will always remember those times. Not a better place for an 18 year old from Pennsylvania.
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Man, this is a bird. It seems you stil have to fly this majestic machine. Heads up ladies and gentlemen, there walks a pilot. Salute to the creators
I flew the B-52 DECADES ago. During that time, we practised low level missions. For bomb releases, on multiple, closely placed targets, it was like playing football...without stopping between downs.... FAST...and FURIOUS.
The air refueling system was not a later addition, but part of the original design. The turbofan engines, TF-33s we're unique to the H Models only. And no, they don't have a fighter like canopy.
And they don't navigate by radar!
@@suzannes8654 the B-52 was equipped with a sexton so the navigator could obtain readings the old fashioned way if needed
I love that plane (I was fortunate enough to get a ride in one), bears it's nickname well, the "BUFF"...
I spent from 1981 -1985 as a crew chief on H models. tail 0007 and 00012 . Stationed at Ellsworth AFB . SouthDakota
United States’ technology and discipline will always be number 1 superpower in the planet. Not based on copying other nations. But continuously challenge itself and improve.
True, I’ve seen the huge cargo planes at Christchurch airport en route to Antartica several times. Massive planes
number 1 killer and robber in the planet
@@dddddd6235 Really? Your cynical coward fuehrer is number 1 killer, corruptor and robber in the planet.
All of your missiles and rockets you pride yourself with all the time were all at one point or another based off stolen designs from WW2 Germany, let that sink in...
@@dddddd6235 that’s how everyone feels until they’re begging for America’s help. Lmfao.
The b-52 and kc-135 were bought as a package by the usaf - probably one of the best investments by the us govt considering they’re both still in use today.
Originally, the B-52 was refueld by the KC-97, a prop tanker. The Problem: As I was told, the two had to refuel in a dive because the B-52 could not maintain the slow speed of the KC-97, without stalling, unless they were both at a higher speed..... in a dive!
The more I know about it the better I like this amazing aircraft. 😊😊
I admire the American bommer.coz the Filipino civillan needs ur help to protect us between China harassment
Ang gusto ng gobyerno ng pilipinas magkaroon din ng mga strategic bomber gaya ng B-52 kung maaari makabili Ang bansa ng 2 maliliit na nuclear atomic bomb na pwedeng isakay sa maliit na eroplano at ibagsak sa bansa ng kaaway na sumasakop sa ating teritoryo Lalo na at nagbabanta sila ! Kailangan Ang paghahanda upang Hindi malusutan ! Be Alert!!
... I am passionate about airplanes, this is the aircraft that I admire most in the military aspect, in particular I love to contemplate its cockpit, it is for me like having my universe in front of me naked before my eyes.... the most....😍😍😍 ...
What about the. EW and the gunner who are seated to where their flying looking backwards towards the stabilator and elevator .
I need Warp speed now!
I'll take two and another for spare parts.😃
Makes me want to watch "Dr. Strangelove" again. Lol.
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do they actually have curtains?
Yes they do, to shield the crew from the nuclear flash
Thermal curtains. From nuclear flash . They had to be inspected regular . Even had a shop to maintain them when I was in . Had to be before the bomber was on Alert Pad
I knew this American guy his name was Calvin Clark he did his training in texas then roswell he then moved to UK he served 20 Yr on the b52 bombers from uk
Don't dugt it's presentice way to many bidnt beeve
wow It is worse than my 737.....
I just wonder how safe the B52 is for its occupants during wartime against a country with Russia or China because a B52 is a big slow target for very technological advanced air and ground missiles and for me I wouldn’t want to be in one during wartime nor would I like to be in a tank durning wartime,it just doesn’t seem like a good position to be in.
They have anti jamming dispensers and up graded equipment to wear they are not picked up on radar . The paint on the B-52 is even a part of that today . When I was in they were green and white . The D models they flew in Vietnam We’re painted black . When the B-52 does low level bomb runs it is moving . This plane is awesome .
B52's would not be used during wartime to penetrate Russian or Chinese airspace or other high-threat airspaces. That job would be left up to stealth aircraft such as the B-2, B-21, or F-35.
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killer of millions of people.
you do this on every video you put out, you come up with a headline and then you never do it....I wanted to see the cockpit a advertised and you talk about the whole plane.... or crew, types of bomb payloads... so what is it come up with a good catch phrase to get he people to start watching and then you get paid your you tube dollars no matter what you actually put out....