Navigators Terrain Control Radars from

B-52s having tail numbers 53-0408 & 57-0045

We have been fortunate enough over the years to collect a number of component pieces from various B-52 aircraft along with scribed tail numbers on the parts.  If you crewed on any of the B-52s you can search our ads for the particular B-52 you may have crewed on and find associated parts that we have from that specific airframe.

These parts are very rare, and once they are gone there will be no more - We're offering them as collectors items first to the crews who flew these particular aircraft.

The Navigators Terrain Control Radars I'm selling were removed from B-52s with tail numbers 53-0408 or 57-0045. 

About the B-52

The B-52 first flew in December 1954, and entered operational service with the 93rd Heavy Bombardment Wing at Castle Air Force Base, California on 29 June 1955. The B-52 is capable of dropping or launching the widest array of weapons in the U.S. inventory and has made the longest strike mission in the history of aerial warfare during the Gulf War, flying 35 hours non-stop.

The B-52 was designed as a long-range heavy bombing platform. In January of 1957 Life Magazine ran a story about the B-52's first around the world flight. This was done specifically as a show of strength to Soviet Union, that they could be reached by this heavy bomber from anyplace in the world.

 Its superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept the B-52 in service despite proposals to replace it with the Mach 3 XB-70 Valkyrie, supersonic B-1B Lancer and stealthy B-2 Spirit.

The USAF continues to rely on the B-52 because it remains an effective economical heavy bomber, particularly in the type of missions that have been conducted since the end of the Cold War, mainly against nations that have limited air defense capabilities. The B-52's capacity to "loiter" for extended periods over (or even well outside) the battlefield, while delivering precision standoff and direct fire munitions, has been a valuable asset in conflicts such as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

The B-52 boasts the highest mission capable rate of the three types of heavy bombers operated by the USAF. Whereas the B-1 averages a 53% ready rate, and the B-2 achieved a 26%, the B-52 averages 80%

The Air Force intends to keep the B-52 in service until at least 2040, an unprecedented length of service for any military aircraft. 

The unit shown above is from the B-52 with tail number 53-0408. I also have the same radar unit from tail number 57-0045.  I am selling one of the Terrain Control Radars for $300.00  Shipping & handling is $8.00.  When purchasing this item please indicate the tail number of the device you prefer.

If you have any questions please email me at b52parts@msn.com and I will answer you promptly! Sold and shipped only within the United States. No international bidders & no funds accepted of non-us origin. I accept cashiers checks/money orders/personal checks - no Paypal. If you don't intend to pay for this item within 7 days - Please don't bid.

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