The B-52 Stratofortress is the longest serving combat aircraft still active in the U.S. Air Force, and one of only five aircraft to have a service length greater than fifty years. Since 1955, the B-52 has served as America"s primary strategic bomber, and has seen combat in every American conflict since, including Vietnam and the Persian Gulf conflicts. The B-52H is the most recent B-52 upgrade, and is the variant currently in service. In addition to avionics upgrades, the defensive armament was altered to a 20mm Vulcan cannon and the aircraft was adapted to handle Skybolt ballistic missiles. Quality construction and a detailed finish ensure that this model will be prized by any owner. About Toys and Models Corporation Since 1982, Toys and Models has created exquisitely detailed, historically accurate replicas of aircraft. New technology and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models, you"ll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah, New Jersey. * U.S. strategic bomber * Jet engine aircraft, eight engine * Painted wood construction * Scale: 1/100 * Operators: U.S. Air Force, NASA * Time in operation: 1955-present * Post-World War II era * Manufacturers: Boeing * Length: 19 inches * Wingspan: 22.25 inches