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The B-52’s nuclear role is quietly expanding again after treaty limits fade
The life expectancy of the B-52 had never been the interesting aspect. The kinds of engineering story that are going to be of ...
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Entire B-52 bomber fleet can go nuclear on command, Air Force confirms
The U.S. Air Force’s recent statements about the B-52 bomber’s nuclear role need to be understood in terms of both current ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The US Air Force is updating its B-52 with new radar technology and engines. US President Donald Trump's STATCOM nominee said the ...
Engine maker Rolls-Royce announced it has completed altitude and operability testing on the F130 engines for the B-52 Stratofortress.
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B-52's New F130 Engine Complete Altitude and Operability Testing
Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Air Force validated the F130's ability to meet performance requirements for the B-52 missions, getting closer to flight testing. Engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 24, ...
The planned replacement of aging Pratt & Whitney TF33-PW-103s is intended to keep the B-52s flying after the B-1 and B-2 bombers retire in the 2030s, when the upgraded Stratofortress and ...
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Entire B-52 bomber fleet can be nuclear capable if ordered: US Global Strike Command
The U.S. can restore nuclear capability to the entire B-52 bomber fleet, according to ...
Shortly after an airliner made an aggressive maneuver to avoid colliding with a B-52 last month over North Dakota, the bomber nearly collided with a small private plane as it flew past the Minot ...
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