The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years.

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The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years.

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10-04-2021, 09:18 PM

I've read about re-engining B52s with modern turbofans since the '80's. Interestingly, the early plans were to use four modern turbofans to replace the eight "ancient" turbojets.

But this plan calls for eight RR F-130s!

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The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by freeradical - 10-04-2021, 07:19 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Yoyodyne ArtWorks - 10-04-2021, 07:25 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Ombligo - 10-04-2021, 07:32 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by raz - 10-04-2021, 08:01 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Lew Zealand - 10-04-2021, 08:06 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Paul F. - 10-04-2021, 08:15 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by DP - 10-04-2021, 08:28 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by MrNoBody - 10-04-2021, 08:36 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by ztirffritz - 10-04-2021, 08:37 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by DP - 10-04-2021, 09:18 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Thrift Store Scott - 10-04-2021, 09:25 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Racer X - 10-04-2021, 11:10 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Rolando - 10-05-2021, 12:27 AM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by N-OS X-tasy! - 10-05-2021, 12:39 AM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Speedy - 10-05-2021, 03:43 AM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by bfd - 10-05-2021, 05:23 AM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by freeradical - 10-05-2021, 06:36 AM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Speedy - 10-05-2021, 08:33 AM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Acer - 10-05-2021, 02:34 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by Spock - 10-05-2021, 11:53 PM

Re: The B-52 is going to end up flying for 100 years. - by sunfalcon - 10-08-2021, 05:48 PM

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