Most modern aircraft use four jet engines, but the B-52 bomber has eight. The reasons start in one frantic weekend its ...
The first B-52 is now carrying out testing with the APQ-188 AESA systems as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
The new AESA radar is a major part of the U.S. Air Force's plan to thoroughly revamp the venerable B-52, and extend its life ...
The new Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system offers enhanced all-weather navigation as well as targeting ...
American aircraft maker Boeing said it delivered the first B-52 Radar Modernization Program (RMP) flight test aircraft to the ...
While the B-52 has remained in service for nearly three-quarters of a century, consistent upgrades help make the legendary ...
The first B-52 Stratofortress with new equipment from the Radar Modernization Program has been delivered to the Air Force for testing, the service announced this week.
The B-52H received the AN/APQ-188 AESA radar at Boeing’s San Antonio facility and has now arrived at Edwards AFB for the ...
The first B-52 with this radar has now arrived at Edwards AFB for testing, which is a big milestone after years of delays.
The following is an excerpt from "The B-52s' Cosmic Thing" by Pete Crighton and available now from Bloomsbury.