Note the black contrails commonly seen from the eight engines of the B-52. Despite its age, the B-52 is still regularly flown and kept in prime combat readiness. Part of the reason for its long ...

Rolls-Royce will provide 608 new engines for the B-52 fleet to improve performance. Upgrades to the type will include radar, ...

Only two bases are assigned, the B-52 bombers, providing the US with both nuclear and conventional strategic bombing ...

If the Air Force Loves the B-52 Bomber So Much Why Not Build New Versions ... improved cockpit layout, new engines, and even the addition of a privacy screen for the aircraft's lavatory.

The venerable B-52 isn't just getting upgraded. Paradoxically, it's also going retro...at least in terms of the paint scheme.

Powered by eight Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines and capable of carrying a 70,000-pound payload, the B-52 remains a reliable and cost-effective asset. Its longevity highlights both its robust ...

The timing of the Vietnam War perfectly coincided with advancements in air infantry, paving the way for several notable ...

The U.S. Air Force is upgrading its B-52 Stratofortress, ensuring the 70-year-old bomber remains a key player in modern warfare. The upgrades include new engines and the capability to launch ...

Inside, the B-52 cockpit will receive new digital multifunction displays, a hybrid mechanical-to-digital throttle system, new data concentrators, and an upgraded engine management system.

The result of all this engineering was a platform strong enough to park a B-52 on with its engines running, large enough to allow the plane to be positioned at multiple angles to the EMP ...

The 76th Commodities Maintenance Group manages depot-level maintenance of aircraft and engine parts for a wide range of systems, including the A-10, B-1, B-52, C-17, F-15, F-16, and more ...

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