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Why the B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Has Survived So Long
The Air Force’s newer bombers were tailored for narrow mission sets that have aged poorly in the 21st century, while the B-52 ...
The B-52s in service today outwardly resemble those that flew in the 1950s, but their interiors have been repeatedly modernized over the years. First introduced in 1955, the B-52 Stratofortress has ...
Upgrades of the B-52 Stratofortress are necessary to give the plane a longer flying life, according to the commander of ...
The most recent development with continued B-52 improvement pertains to the well-known re-engining effort for the aircraft. For many years, the Air Force has been working with Boeing and Rolls-Royce ...
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported last month that the overall initial operational capability (IOC) for the B-52J program had slipped to 2033, a three-year delay from its start. It’s ...
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