Why The B-52’s New Engines Will Make It More Powerful Than Jets Built 40 Years After It
2026-07-07
When the United States Air Force replaces the Boeing B-52’s eight engines under the Commercial Engine Replacement Program, the resulting aircraft, the B-52J, will have 30% better fuel efficiency, a meaningfully extended unrefueled range, and a maintenance burden so reduced that it will cost significantly less per flight hour toContinue Reading