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this is the Atlantis model kits b-52 kit that also comes with a optional x-15 and optional fuel refill wingtip tanks for mid air refueling of fighter planes I painted the plane flat dark Grey to make it look like a current b-52

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Those are auxiliary fuel tanks. The B-52 is a strategic bomber and does not possess aqny capability to refuel other aircraft.

 

 

https://www.historynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BUFF-Tech-notes-1024x641.jpg

 

That's what a KC-135 Stratotanker was designed for.

B-52H & KC-135 by Inima Filho (AMT 1/72)

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6 minutes ago, SfanGoch said:

Those are auxiliary fuel tanks. The B-52 is a strategic bomber and does not possess aqny capability to refuel other aircraft.

 

 

https://www.historynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BUFF-Tech-notes-1024x641.jpg

 

That's what a KC-135 Stratotanker was designed for.

B-52H & KC-135 by Inima Filho (AMT 1/72)

Thanks for the info I had no clue my area of knowledge on warplanes are ww2 and early Cold War 

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