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Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

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BACKGROUND

The Stratofortress has had long career with the US Air Force. They have seen many theaters of conflict over the skies of Southeast and Southwest Asia. Although the aircraft were manufactured between the years of 1955 and 1962 they are expected to remain in service into the middle of the 21st century.

The Stratofortress provides theatre commanders with long range strategic and conventional strike capabilities. In conventional roles the B-52 can perform air interdiction, offensive counter-air, and maritime operations. The B-52 has experienced many upgrades and alterations to keep it battle worthy and survivable well into the twenty-first century. The B-52 carries a crew of five: aircraft commander, pilot, electronic warfare officer, radar navigator (responsible for weapons delivery), and navigator.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type: B-52 Stratofortress
Class: Land Based, Long Range Bomber
Manufacturer: Boeing Military Aircraft Company
Crew: 5; Aircraft Commander, Pilot, Electronic Warfare Officer, Radar Navigator, and Navigator.

MDC BY LOCATION: 
(1) Engine Pods (4)                             100 each 
(2) Main Body                                   450 
(3) Cockpit Section                             50 
    Wings (2)                                   100 each 
    Tail Section                                75

NOTES:

(1) Destruction of an engine pod will slow the aircraft by 25%
(2) Destruction of main body will shut the unit down completely
(3) Destruction of Cockpit Section will kill the Aircraft Commander, Pilot, and EW Officer. Requires a called shot with a -4 to hit penalty

SPEEDS:

FLYING, FIGHTER CONFIGURATION:
Mach 0.86 (650 mph) max speed with a max altitude of 15,150 m
MAX ENGINE THRUST:
7,650 kg x8 from engines

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:
40.75 ft (12.4 m)
WIDTH:
185 ft (56.4 m)
LENGTH:
159.25 ft (48.5 m)
WEIGHT:
Empty: 185,000 lbs
Max: 488,000 lbs
RANGE:
8,800 miles
CARGO:
Small compartment behind pilot's seat for personal belongings.
POWER PLANT:
Eight Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-3/103 Turbofan engines

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons - 51 smaller munitions or 30 larger munitions.

Refer to Missile FCS 00 for details.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE B-52 STRATOFORTRESS:

COMBAT BONUSES FOR B-52 STRATOFORTRESS TRAINING:

BASIC FIGHTER COMBAT TRAINING
Basic training for non-pilot military personnel.
  • 1 attack per melee
  • One additional attack at levels 3, 9, 15
  • +1 to strike
  • Critical strike same as pilot's hand to hand
    		• ADVANCED B-52 STRATOFORTRESS COMBAT TRAINING
    Advanced training for military pilots.
  • 2 attacks per melee (plus those of pilot)
  • One additional attack at levels 3, 6, 11, 15
  • +2 to strike
  • +2 to dodge
  • +1 to roll with a punch or fall with impact, reducing damage by half
  • Critical strike same as pilots hand to hand

    • REFERENCES
  • Palladium Books Game Engine and MDC Rules
  • Wikipedia Boeing B-52 Stratofortress article

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