WHY THE B-52 LANDS SIDEWAYS

In a strong crosswind a B-52 can come down the runway pointing sideways, because its wheels can be turned to line up with the runway while the body faces the wind. In this video we look at why the B-52 needs this, how its bicycle landing gear and wingtip wheels work, and how a 1950s bomber is still flying. Every video takes weeks of research, scripting, voiceover, 3D animation, archive restoration and editing. Your support keeps the deep dives coming. 🔔 Subscribe for more aviation engineering.