The B-52 Stratofortress is so massive and powerful that when it comes in for landing, it actually deploys a huge drag parachute to help slow it down. This parachute creates massive air resistance, allowing the aircraft to decelerate safely on shorter runways and prevent excessive brake wear. Watching this giant bomber touch down and instantly bloom a massive chute behind it feels like seeing raw aviation power being tamed in real time — a reminder of just how heavy and high-momentum this legenda