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Offline rangerrebew

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Air Force B-52J Bomber: Years Behind Schedule and Won’t Fly Until 2033
« on: April 07, 2025, 02:43:08 pm »
Air Force B-52J Bomber: Years Behind Schedule and Won’t Fly Until 2033
 
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force's B-52J bomber upgrade program, now equipped with Rolls-Royce F130 engines, aims to modernize the decades-old aircraft significantly.

The Cons: Despite clearing major technical hurdles, including integrating advanced radars, avionics, communications, and digital systems, the program remains three years behind schedule, with expected service entry around 2033. Questions linger about cost-effectiveness given future enemy threats.
 
The Pros: However, the bomber's unique payload capacity and potential role supporting unmanned systems justify its importance.

The Bottomline: With the rising global demand for strategic bombers and long-range firepower, the updated B-52J could remain central to U.S. military strategy, complementing advanced platforms like the B-21 Raider.

The B-52J Challenge

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/air-force-b-52j-bomber-years-behind-schedule-and-won-t-fly-until-2033/ar-AA1Cs40z?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=f769c2fbab2e43d396b198a2f72ed3ad&ei=15
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Re: Air Force B-52J Bomber: Years Behind Schedule and Won’t Fly Until 2033
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2025, 02:44:50 pm »
Remember how the Ford aircraft carrier was built without weapons elevators?  I hope the AF doesn't forget the wings. :whistle:
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Re: Air Force B-52J Bomber: Years Behind Schedule and Won’t Fly Until 2033
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2025, 07:37:20 pm »
Quote from: rangerrebew on April 07, 2025, 02:44:50 pm
Remember how the Ford aircraft carrier was built without weapons elevators?  I hope the AF doesn't forget the wings. :whistle:

Yeah, there's really no excuse for this.
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