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Why the B-52 bomber has those strange skin wrinkles
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, a stalwart of the U.S. Air Force fleet, has been in service for over 70 years. Its longevity and resilience have often been attributed to a peculiar feature: the ...
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Boeing awarded $2 billion contract to continue work on B-52's new engines
The new contract covers the Post-Critical Design Review phase of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, which will ...
Some aircraft are remembered for their unique designs, robust capabilities, and even their influence on pop culture. The B-52 encompasses all of these and is absolutely gargantuan to boot, with a ...
In the near future, the US Air Force’s B-52 bombers will be equipped with Rolls-Royce F130 turbofan engines, dramatically expanding their range. The B-52 Stratofortress first flew in the 1950s, yet it ...
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