Distribution of armor on a B-52

Subject: Distribution of armor on a B-52
From: Bob
Date: 8/8/2004 12:09 AM Pacific Standard Time
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On 08 Aug 2004 03:52:31 GMT, (ArtKramr) wrote:

Subject: Distribution of armor on a B-52
From: Bob
Date: 8/7/2004 8:46 PM Pacific Standard Time
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On 08 Aug 2004 00:54:10 GMT, (ArtKramr) wrote:

I have been researching B-52 construction but can't find any source
concerning
the distribution of armor on a B-52; protection of crew and engines. fuel
tanks etc. Anyone know?

None..

You mean it had no protective armor? None?

None...

Never saw any and never heard of any on D or H up to 1982 when I
escaped from SAC..


My old B-26 was sheathed in armor which which was part of the wing loading
problem. Everyone was protected except the bombardier who had only plexi for
protection.


Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
Visit my WW II B-26 website at:
http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer

On 08 Aug 2004 11:56:29 GMT, (ArtKramr) wrote:

My old B-26 was sheathed in armor which which was part of the wing loading
problem. Everyone was protected except the bombardier who had only plexi for
protection.

Originally the B-52 was a pretty basic, no frills, one time use if
required, flying gas tank with a couple big bombs hanging around to
scare the evil empire. Instead of a ton of armor they hauled around a
ton of radar jamming equipment and "window"/chaff/tinfoil.

This is basically a picture of the B-52 armor "T-4 Trainer (B-52
Electronic Warfare Officer Trainer)":

http://tinyurl.com/5j5ay

The modern day Norden Bombsight work station would be this area on a
B-52 if you go down to "T-10 Navigation Trainer (B-52 Simulator)" on
this page:

http://tinyurl.com/46k73