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B-52 Stratofortress
world book The massive bomber carries 5 crew members but as much as 70,000 pounds of bombs.The pilots nicknamed the plane the BUFF which stood for Big Fat Ugly Fellow. -
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130 Hercules
airplanesUsed to support a wide variety of missions.Its wider aft door makes it possible to load or unload oversized cargo. -
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AH-64 Apache
airplanes The Apache was inargurated in 1989. The Apache was valuable for taking out tanks. -
MQ-5B Hunter
airplanes Used for surveillance,reconmaissance,battle damage and ideaification of enemy targets. After targeting the enemy it has permition to attack. -
MH-60S Knighthawk
militaryThe MH-60S Knighthawk was devloped to replace navy's fleet of CH-460 Knights.The first knighthawk production knight flew in JAN of 2000 -
MQ-8B Fire Scout
airplanes It can land in locations that are not suitable for fixed wing aircraft.The Navy uses it as advaced support to pinpoint targets. -
Scan Eagle
airplanes This aircraft collects weather information.It has to fly at low altitude because of its small size.