1. Conventional Weapons:
- Up to 70,000 pounds (31,751 kilograms) of unguided bombs, such as Mk82, Mk84, and BLU-109.
- Up to 30 AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
- Up to 20 AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCMs).
- Up to 12 AGM-129 Advanced Cruise Missiles (ACMs).
2. Nuclear Weapons:
- Up to 20 B61 or B28 thermonuclear gravity bombs.
- Up to 8 AGM-69 SRAM or AGM-129A nuclear-tipped ALCMs.
3. Mine Dispensing:
- Up to 80 Quickstrike Sea or Ground Mine Dispensing Systems (QSGMDS).
- Up to 72 Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser (WCMD) systems used for mine delivery.
4. Electronic Countermeasures (ECM):
- Various electronic warfare and jamming pods for self-protection and disruption of enemy air defenses.
5. Reconnaissance and Targeting:
- Specialized pods for intelligence gathering, surveillance, and target designation tasks.
It's important to note that the payload configurations can vary based on factors such as aircraft model (B-52H, B-52G, etc.), modifications, mission requirements, and operational restrictions. The payload loadout is meticulously calculated to maintain balance, stability, and optimal flight performance of the B-52 bomber.
