B-52 Stratofortress 23rd Bomb Squadron

Boeing B-52 23rd Bomb Squadron airplane model. The B-52 BUFF [Big Ugly Fat Fellow] stands as the USAF's primary nuclear bomber, renowned for its unmatched Air Launch Cruise Missile carriage capability and long-range strike precision. This legendary aircraft dominates the skies at high subsonic speeds, reaching altitudes of 50,000 feet while delivering nuclear or conventional ordnance with worldwide accuracy. Weighing 488,000 pounds, it remains one of the heaviest offensive military aircraft in operation globally. With a maximum speed of 639 mph and a mission radius of 4,480 miles with a 10,000-pound weapons load, the B-52 exemplifies strategic power projection. In-flight refueling extends its already impressive range capabilities. This mahogany wood scale model captures the B-52's iconic silhouette at 1/100 scale, featuring a 22¼-inch wingspan and 19-inch length—perfect for aviation enthusiasts and military history collectors.