"john smith" wrote in message
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I am not certain I agree with that assessment.
The B-52 has become more of a standoff launch platform than an actual
bomber. The advent of cruise missles and precision guide munitions has
changed the philosophy of how war is conducted.

Great point. Airframe-wise the B-52 may be a 3-masted schooner, but it's got
2000lb cannons that can hit a target over the horizon with nearly perfect
accuracy. Of course the Yamato could sink it with one shot but it'd never
get close enough to try.

-cwk.