03-31-2008, 14:48 PM
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Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK
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Originally Posted by Albany Rifles
Which one has the greatest proven combat record?
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The B-52 has dropped more bombs on more enemies, without doubt. Which means the (then) Soviets were more peace-loving? In Vietnam 18 B-52s were lost in combat and 8 in accidents. Both types entered service in 1955 and both are still serving today. Their capabilities are fairly similar, in spite of various American sources overstating the B-52s speed, and denigrating the Bear. I don't think there is too much between the types.
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