The 1950s-Era Stratofortress Can Keep Flying for Another 50 Years
The lumbering B-52s just need new engines
WIB air June 9, 2017 Dave Majumdar
Replacing the venerable Boeing B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber’s eight antiquated Pratt & Whitney TF-33 engines with modern turbofans is increasingly becoming a top-priority for the U.S. Air Force. Replacing those antiquated powerplants will greatly increase the range, endurance and fuel efficiency of the B-52 while also reducing the workload on maintainers.
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